Chocolate Pecan Tart
This tart (or pie, depending where you live) started its life as a very Southern, cloyingly sweet pecan pie in a layer of fudge chocolate, basically a quintessential Thanksgiving and festive classic. Handed down to…
This tart (or pie, depending where you live) started its life as a very Southern, cloyingly sweet pecan pie in a layer of fudge chocolate, basically a quintessential Thanksgiving and festive classic. Handed down to…
Six summers ago we gave up holidaying in hotels. It all just became too stressful – containing young children in public eating spaces for three meals a day, not having ...
This week’s musings are slightly longer than usual. Feel free to use this info as a little “choose your own adventure”. If you are interested in hearing about my LA foodie tour, that’s where I’m going…
The perfectly refreshing everyday cocktail to punctuate your day and that won’t knock you sideways. Takes minutes to make, easy to jhooz up with a little garnish and perfect to share with someone you love.
Cocktail hour at my grandmother's was sacrosanct. At the stroke of 6pm, she would stop, pour herself an ice cold vodka straight up and enjoy the moment. This ritual occurred in any time zone, every…
The end of the year is basically a full on blur of entertaining and indulging. And because I never like to miss an opportunity to jump on both those bandwagons, I’m here with my last…
We are heading deep into the weeks of heavy festive entertaining and if you are anything like me, you need grazing solutions. Here’s my answer to the “what to serve with drinks” conundrum.
December was a crazy month of festivities and travel, including a glorious ten days in Cape Town with the only friends in the world who will house all six of ...
I am lured by the sweet and sour flavour combinations and the visual orgy of multiple colourful dishes at traditional Persian feasts. But honestly, when it comes to recreating the dishes of my dreams in…
Once you pop you just won’t stop……and once you make this popcorn you will never be inclined to buy another bag again. This is an umami overload.
Meet your new best friend - the canapé (or snack) that looks fancy with a side of kitsch, takes moments to make and even fewer moments to fly off the plate.
I signed off my last newsletter with the news that I would be writing to you today from the shores of Southern California. But sometimes our best laid plans get a last minute overhaul and…
Pickle lovers unite! And celery haters don't go anywhere....this one is for you. I see you turning away from those stalks that underpin all the flavour in your favourite soups, sauces and braises as you…
No trip to LA is complete without a stop at Gjusta bakery, where the tahini croissants are a as essential as their anchovies on toast. For anyone who knows me, they are fully aware that…
Welcome to this week's instalment of everything I ate, saw, covet and made since we last met. I've packed it full with some NYC recs, my new Amazon list and my top smoothie recipes. Classes…
I have very few hard and fast rules in my kitchen, but “always toast your nuts” is a non negotiable. The addition of a drizzle of maple syrup and sprinkling of salt to your nuts…