So it’s time for the welcome return of guest blogger Jan Orchard who has been experiencing the joys of Beaune. My mouth is watering as I read…thoughts of the best cheese shop in the world (I may never get out if I walked into that)…wine lists with over 800 choices and the rotisserie van that’s […]
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The Cook with Biltong Club: Amazing biltong bread
It’s time to get a lot more adventurous with biltong! My friend Candy sent me a couple of recipes for biltong bread and I was immediately on a mission to make some. My first attempt, following the recipe, was good but not nearly as good as it could be, I thought. So I went back […]
A feast of fish in Borough Market
I love Borough Market. During the day it’s buzzing with food stalls to tempt and at night people gather outside (and some inside) the pubs for post-work drinks and for dinner. We had planned to go to one of my favourite Spanish restaurants in London, Brindisa, unfortunately they have a “no bookings” policy and we […]
British Tomato Week: Murcian tomato salad
Spain is the land of my ancestors (hence my name – Cadiz) and I totally believe I still feel some of that Spanish-ness. I so love going there. We regularly visit the region of Murcia which is nicknamed “the orchard of Europe”. So you can imagine how good the fresh fruit and veg is. It’s […]
British Tomato Week: Tomato, pesto and goats cheese tarts
Gotta love a tomato tart! These little ones are great for a light lunch served with a salad or served with early evening drinks with friends. The tomato, goats cheese, puff pastry combo is fantastic. I spread pesto on first which adds a nice herby flavour. When my pesto ran out I sprinkled a generous […]
British Tomato Week: Roasted tomato, garlic and basil soup
This soup is incredibly easy to make and it’s versatile as it tastes just as good cold as it does hot. It’s a great basis for building on. Try experimenting with different herbs if you want a change from basil, or add a bit of chilli for a spicier option. Roasting the tomatoes and the […]