Today I’m back in the kitchen. Still missing my travels, I’ve found myself making dishes from around the world. And when I was sent a lovely Professional Serrated Peeler from Microplane, I knew I had to make some pan con tomate, one of my absolute favourite dishes I’ve eaten all over Spain. This ultra-sharp stainless […]
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Icelandic food adventures to savour
So today I’m transporting you back to fabulous Iceland to enjoy some of the special treats this unique country has to offer. After an amazing morning exploring wide open spaces, waterfalls and geysers we were ready for some nourishment, and warmth too, that wind blowing down off the glacier is biting. And Fridheimar turned out […]
Recipe: Spicy tomato soup
We’re coming to the end of British Tomato Week, so I thought I’d finish off with a classic that I’ve spiced up – fresh tomato soup with a bit of a bite. I used plum tomatoes on the vine, the aromas while I was preparing them was amazing! You could add chilli, too, but be careful […]
Recipe: Tomato, watermelon and peach salsa
Could summer be here at last? The sun is out and I am happy, gotta love that blue sky. So here’s something light and refreshing to try, a zesty mix of fruit and tomato with a hint of mint. This sweet and tangy salsa is great served alongside spicy dishes like curries, with grilled pork or chicken or […]
Recipes: The best roast cherry tomatoes
Roasting sweet cherry tomatoes intensifies their sweetness and flavour and you can keep them in the fridge for up to a week. Spread on sandwiches, toss in salads, add to stews or even snack on straight from the fridge. Yum! I cook them on a low temperature for about an hour, you can also do it overnight, […]
Recipe: Tomato, gruyere and thyme tarts
Today I’m continuing my celebration of British Tomato Week. These tasty little tarts were inspired by one of my all-time favourite restaurants, Constantia Uitsig in Cape Town, South Africa. Very sadly, it closed a couple of years ago. We were there on its very last night open and I came away clutching their menu. I […]