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• Hong Kong Wine and Dine Festival 2012

  

  Those of you who are familiar with my blog will know that last year I attended the Hong Kong Wine and Dine Festival set on West Kowloon Promenade. You can read... Read more

  Posted on 06 November 2012 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• Butternut Squash and Pan Fried Sage Risotto to Mark the Onset of Autumn

  

  Butternut Squash and Pan Fried Sage Risotto I had always taken a rather dubious approach to making risotto. I think I had been put off with the countless... Read more

  Posted on 27 October 2012 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Chorizo, Tomato and Chilli Bean Stew

  

  I came across this little gem of a recipe several years ago when I was preparing for our wedding. I was on a mission to lose weight and coupled with regular... Read more

  Posted on 21 October 2012 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Recipe of the Day

  

  Chocolat Fondant with Balsamic Blueberries Whenever hubbie and I dine out, dessert is probably our least preferred course. We tend to err on the savoury side an... Read more

  Posted on 12 October 2012 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Keralan Potato Curry to Celebrate National Curry Week

  

  Crikey! How did we manage to reach October already? Apologies for the radio silence over the past few weeks but other projects have kept me occupied so to speak... Read more

  Posted on 10 October 2012 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• London Porter Steak with Garlic and Rosemary Wedges and Aji Sauce

  

  What springs to my mind when you think of London? Big Ben, the famous “Mind the Gap” phrase or the iconic red buses? How about food? Read more

  Posted on 18 September 2012 FOOD & DRINK

• Marvellous Meals with Mince – A Book Review

  

  Josceline Dimbley wrote the first cookery books ever to be sold in Sainsbury’s stores way back in the late 70′s. She was a food columnist for The Sunday... Read more

  Posted on 31 August 2012 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Crunchy and Salted Endive Salad

  

  I have a small confession to make. I am a lover of cheese. Not just any cheese but ripe, pongy cheese. In fact, the stinkier the better! Read more

  Posted on 24 August 2012 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• Griddled White Peaches with a Honey and Balsamic Glaze

  

  Now that we are in the middle of August, we are well and truly in peach season. You’ll notice on entering any fruit and vegetable aisle of the supermarket,... Read more

  Posted on 16 August 2012 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• Asian Dressed Aubergine

  

  If I said to you, “How about some steamed aubergine?” What would your reaction be? Well, if it is anything like mine it might be unimpressed, uninspired and... Read more

  Posted on 10 August 2012 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• Mustard and Honey Glazed Chicken with Grilled Red Pepper, Tomato and Rocket Salad

  

  Apparently the first Saturday in August (i.e. Saturday 4 August) marks National Mustard Day. Sound familiar? No? Well, it’s news to me too! Reading up more abou... Read more

  Posted on 03 August 2012 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• P is for Pesto Linguine

  

  The last couple of days have been what the Scots would call “dreich”. Dreich means grey, dull, damp and overcast and usually associated with lower temperatures. Read more

  Posted on 26 July 2012 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Dragon Boat Gazpacho

  

  The end of June/start of July marks the season of Dragon Boat racing in Hong Kong. Teams line up donned in their colourful lycra to do battle against each... Read more

  Posted on 18 July 2012 DESTINATIONS, FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES, TRAVEL

• Iles Flottantes for Bastille Day

  

  Saturday 14 July marks Bastille Day (le quatorze juillet) or French National Day and commemorates the storming of the Bastille (a fortress-prison) which was see... Read more

  Posted on 11 July 2012 DESTINATIONS, FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES, TRAVEL

• Best of British – Scottish Raspberry and Pine Nut Bake

  

  Ahhhhh Bonnie Scotland, known for the glorious uncrowded landscape, the changeable weather and the malt whisky production. Captivating Loch NessPhoto Credit –... Read more

  Posted on 06 July 2012 DESTINATIONS, FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES, TRAVEL

• Broad Bean & Mint Bruschetta

  

  Now that we are officially in Summer, (and for some more than others it has felt that way for a while! Gulp…it’s a thirst quenching 34°C  here today) it is a... Read more

  Posted on 29 June 2012 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Warm Halloumi, Lentil & Tomato Salad

  

  As much as possible, I challenge myself to use different ingredients with my recipes. A cheese I have often heard much about but never actually tasted or... Read more

  Posted on 20 June 2012 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Coconut Madeleines for Dad

  

  Life wasn’t exactly straight forward for our family. Mum died when I was eight and my sister and I were brought up single -handedly by my Dad. Life was tough fo... Read more

  Posted on 16 June 2012 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Yoghurt Spiced Chicken with Almond & Coriander Rice

  

  Do you ever have a dish where you think, actually I’d be quite happy just to eat one part of the dish on it’s own as it just tastes so mighty fine? For me the... Read more

  Posted on 07 June 2012 DESTINATIONS, FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES, TRAVEL

• Aromatic Moroccan Salad

  

  A Taste of Morocco Not sure about your experience but I haven’t been particularly fortunate when it comes to Barbeques. I don’t own one but have always been... Read more

  Posted on 01 June 2012 DESTINATIONS, FOOD & DRINK, TRAVEL