Elderflower Negroni
I have a long love story with a Negroni. It also happens to be the easiest chic cocktail to make at home, with the added bonus of being a perfect batch made drink for a…
I have a long love story with a Negroni. It also happens to be the easiest chic cocktail to make at home, with the added bonus of being a perfect batch made drink for a…
These days, it’s all about the small wins. As I navigate yet another lockdown and a return to all four boys in home school during the bleak mid winter, I look for those moments of…
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…
It is not every day that we are invited to be house guests. But we have some pretty special friends who have somewhat temporarily relocated to Cape Town, and graciously ...
I love rhubarb. In any form. Roasted, combined with other fruits, as compote, in cakes and as a savoury side to fish or chicken. In a nutshell, cook it and I will eat it. My…
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.
This was a week of firsts and to celebrate I made Upside Down Ginger Cake, an old favourite from one of the many recipe scrapbooks started all those years ago before the internet. With all…
When I first met Nancy and bought my first apron of hers, I loved it so much I made a limited edition set as my first collaboration with FARMERS’ Welsh ...
IThese days I like to keep home cooking as simple as possible. When the opportunity arises I make double of anything I can to keep or freeze giving me a secret stash of soup, grains…
The secret to this salad is the Umami Anchovy Vinaigrette. Yes, I can see you, through my screen, turning up your nose at the thought of anchovy dressing. But as this pairs perfectly with the…
Chocolate mousse will never win any beauty awards. Although it features near the top of my list of comforting desserts with its slightly retro silky smooth richness, chocolate mousse rarely featured at our table. Not…
These bars are a staple of the season. Festive and wonderfully tangy, not terribly sweet, with a crispy base that is simple and quick to make without the faff of pastry making, these are the…
There is always a jar of these lurking in my fridge ready to accessorise just about any dish.
The beginning of frozen everything season is celebrated with the first sighting of berries in the farmers market, ready to blitz and churn into any semblance of iced delicacy. This week’s market run saw a…
It is the official release date for the long awaited Honey & Co cookbook. Long awaited for me at least, as for the past couple of years I have been frequenting, along with many others,…
There ain't no party like a Latke Party……. It's Hanukkah next week and this year I am making a variety of flavours (and some new sauces to go on top. Let's just call it the…