Valentine’s Day is on the horizon, striking fear or longing into the hearts of millions. This divisive Hallmark holiday, intentioned to better the lives of those of us who may take their loves for granted the rest of the year. On the 14th of February we are meant to take stock of our good fortune…
Pumpkin gnocchi in sage and butter sauce
It feels like many people are lamenting the weather and pining for an early spring. While I definitely sympathise with the sentiment, there is something lovely and relaxing about grim weather. There is less expectation to leave the house and the cozy, “hygge” atmosphere would be ruined by glorious, vitamin D giving sunshine. We would…
Warm creamy, custardy rice tart
This rice custard tart is a delicious combination of a creamy, vanilla-flecked rice pudding with a caramelised top all baked in a crisp shortbread crust. It’s the perfect cure for the winter blues. Rosy-cheeked children returning home from the cold will be overjoyed at the sight of this belly-warming tart. I first spotted this tart…
What to cook when your freezer breaks down
We have four questions we ask our children (and answer ourselves) every night. They are, “what was the best thing that happened today?, what was the worst thing that happened today?, what did you find challenging? and what are you most grateful for?” The most surprising thing about this little dialogue is that every day…
Naked ravioli – skip the pasta and go all filling
Everyone loves ravioli and tortelloni but most don’t enjoy the time it takes to roll the fresh pasta to stuff it. While I do enjoy making pasta, time rarely permits this small luxury. Fortunately there are ravioli gnudi which means “naked ravioli” in English as it is all filling and no pasta. These feather-light balls of…
A sweet beginning to the new year
Firstly, I apologise for disappearing for two whole weeks. I was buried by an avalanche of domestic and holiday admin but now I am back and rejuvenated. These next 6 weeks most people will be going through a metamorphosis from holiday overindulgence to teetotal, green-juice-loving, gym bunnies to guilt-laden cheaters transitioning back to their normal…
Necci: simply delicious Tuscan chestnut crepes (that are vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free)
Chestnuts and hazelnuts abound this season. While chestnuts are often most associated with street side vendors roasting large pans of them and are often used in roast stuffings, the Tuscans grind them into a flour and make them into thin pancakes using only water and salt. Necci are a traditional sweet from the mountain communities…
There is nothing silly about Christmas roast goose
Everyone has their ideal Christmas dinner in mind, usually featuring a statement dish. The choice between turkey, ham, roast beef or goose as the pièce de résistance often is less of a question than if to cook them differently this year or spice up the side dishes. While I adore roast turkey, if I get…
Rolled pasta to the rescue
Let’s face it, cooking for a crowd can be complicated. As an adult, the holidays can be a stressful time of year, with increased responsibilities and relationships under pressure. Sharing a meal over the holidays is meant to bring families closer together but sometimes the pressure to fit into the “Hallmark card” feeling makes…
Bergamot: the citrus you may not realise you already know
Bergamot. Sounds exotic, doesn’t it. Most of you would say you have never tried one although you likely already have. It’s the flavour that makes Earl Grey tea distinct. Many of you may not have even realised that flavour was a citrus fruit but there it is. The bergamot is a type of fragrant but…
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