So, April’s an in-between and slightly confused time in London (weather-wise, that is). It is spring but it can be decidedly chilly, even when it’s lovely and sunny. I love this time of year as there’s an optimism, excitement even, about the coming of summer, and lots of beautiful daffodils and tulips everywhere. Plus the […]
So I was recently asked to help judge a potjiekos competition. A potjie is a uniquely South African dish that originated with the Voortrekkers in the 1800s. It’s a stew but it’s not a stew with many variations and plenty of room for creative thinking. To start with you need the all important pot, a cute-looking […]
I love cooking this leg of lamb when I have people around for dinner. It needs to simmer slowly in the oven for several hours, so all the preparation’s done well ahead of time and the aromas of wine, herbs and lamb float enticingly through the house! You can serve it with pretty much any […]
So tonight Terry cooked dinner. He remembered having a veal dish that he loved some years ago so decided to have a go at recreating it. The result was delicious. Oh, and his saute potatoes are always great. Tonight he sauted some carrots, butternut and courgettes in with the potatoes, too. I’d recommend buying the […]
Happy (somewhat belated) 2014 everyone. Apologies for my blog silences over the past month, I’ve moved to self-hosting (more difficult and time consuming than I was expecting) and I took the opportunity to redesign. Plus of course there’s been the whirlwind of socialising with family and friends in the beautiful Cape Town sunshine. Let’s just […]
We’ve had a really chilly week in London which always gets me thinking of hearty stews and comfort food and snuggling up on the couch watching episodes of CSI to my heart’s content. This recipe is surprisingly easy to prepare and once it’s all in the pot you can sit back and relax while it […]