As I mentioned a little while ago, our twin boys turned 7 recently. For their birthday cake, I adapted the classic Middle Eastern orange and almond cake, the recipe for which is in the equally classic cookbook by Claudia Roden, A Book of Middle Eastern Food. I...
It has only been recently that we have been introduced to the world of gluten-free. One of our 6yo twin boys (ah yes, well they’re almost 7, birthday next week and we’re not being allowed to forget about it) was recently diagnosed with a...
After a discussion about bread on Twitter, my good friend Kellie from 74LimeLane requested that I share my favourite ciabatta recipe here. And why not? Good bread is GOOD. Ciabatta is Italian in origin, and the word literally translates as...
The weather where I am has taken a definite turn for the cooler! Bring on the woollies, the open fires, and a big bowl of hot soup. My partner and I invented this many years ago when we were wanting something warm and tasty, and were on a bit a chilli...
I love beetroot. They taste rich and earthy with a subtle sweetness. And just look at that great colour! They are fabulous in so many ways – roasted with heads of garlic, sauteed chunks with butter, raw matchsticks in a green salad with avocado,...
