Loitering in the pantry the other afternoon, desperately seeking inspiration, my mind wandered. As I peered into the recess of tinned tomatoes and long forgotten jars of sandwich pickles it occurred to me that, despite the mundane standard of my non-perishable stockpile, my life … [Read more...]
Hazel’s Armenian Nutmeg Cake Recipe
It’s a cinch to find a recipe for any mood or whim these days. A quick Google for ‘veal saltimbocca recipe’ will come up with pages of possibilities. There will be plenty to choose from in your inbox too, thanks to all those unread foodie newsletter subscriptions. Then … [Read more...]
Chicken, Duck and Pistachio Terrine Recipe
I’ve got a confession to make. When I cook from a recipe book or magazine – it needs to look like the picture. Anything less is a flop. I’m a Virgo. I crave order and perfection. I can’t help it. Let me give you an example…. I really like to make terrine. I find it … [Read more...]
Fried Rice with Duck, Pineapple & Mint Recipe
There is a debate in our house – and in places of public dining for that matter too - about which one of us loves to duck the most. He argues it’s him because, weight for age, he has me on volume consumed. When the love for duck debate surfaces he proclaims: “I absolutely … [Read more...]
Powerfood Breakfast Smoothie Recipe
Ingredients - Powerfood Breakfast Smoothie 150ml almond milk (or your preferred breakfast milk) 1 frozen banana 1/4 cup frozen blueberries 1 tablespoon açai powder 1 scoop of your favourite protein powder 30g serve of Brookfarm Macadamia Powerfood (save some of this … [Read more...]