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Lime and Coriander Hummus

It wasn’t strictly a master class but I witnessed a whole new way of mixing hummus when visiting Bethany of Dirty Kitchen Secrets a few days ago. Apparently the trick is, when the processor is doing it’s thing, you grab it and rock it back and forth violently on the kitchen work top.I was impressed with the results, Beth’s hummus was a lot smoother than ones I have made in the past. I will post pictures of our food blogging barbecue meet up soon. [Read on...]

Ottolenghi Cauliflower and Cumin Fritters with Lime Yoghurt

Ottolenghi Cauliflower and Cumin Fritters with Lime Yogurt photographed by Sarah Trivuncic

Easter has come and gone, tomorrow my husband will be back at work and I’m on sandwich making duty again. If only I still had a few of these cauliflower fritters knocking about and I’d have another easy lunch ready made for him. My parents in law visited today and we ate a [Read on...]

Southern Comfort, Lime and Ginger Mousse with Savoiardi Biscuits and Giveaway Winner

After the last bumper picture packed post I hope you will forgive me for doing a little recycling today. I had so much of the zabaglione, pastry cream, whipped cream and mascarpone mixture left over from assembling the tiramisu that I piped it into glass dishes as a separate dessert. I deliberately made some [Read on...]

Southern Comfort Tiramisu with Lime and Ginger, King Cake Style: Daring Bakers Challenge

My second month cooking with the Daring Bakers and I almost didn’t make it. I had a little girl’s birthday cake to finish by the same date and naturally that had to take priority! This post has been a bit of a marathon – it’s a bit long with close to 50 images but [Read on...]

Sweet Potato and Lime Hummus

Amongst the dregs of my recent yard sale you will find a reindeer that poops jelly beans, a broken kettle and a heap of Trinny and Susannah books. These are still bound for the charity store or dump but I am seeing other items with new eyes. These terracotta dishes, once sold filled with [Read on...]

Possibly healthiest burger ever. Olive & shittake! #wildfoodcafe #nealsyard (Taken with instagram)

02/03/12
In love! #lecrueset #valentines ramekins in M&S #westfield (Taken with instagram)

01/28/12
Am being taunted by pictures of Parisian hotel bars in press releases. The 34th floor La Vue bar at Hotel Concorde La Fayette. #Paris #hotels

01/23/12
Busy editing the book today - tantalising sneak peak! (Taken with instagram)

01/16/12
KitKat Chunky frenzy! I’m nabbing the peanut butter ones, which would you choose? #chocolate

Taken with instagram

01/16/12
Valentine’s treat using Renshaw’s red Ready to Roll coloured icing.

01/11/12
Two limited edition Valentine’s cupcake flavours available from Peggy Porschen Parlour, Belgravia:

Strawberry & Champagne and Chocolate Raspberry Kiss make the perfect cupcake couple for Valentine’s Day. Cupcakes priced at £3.50 each, available to pre-order for collection online at www.peggyporschen.com from February 1st 2012.

01/11/12