Tag: lemon
Are you a fiddler? Because I definitely am. No, I’m not coming clean about my ADD or professing some kind of musical gift, rather I’m talking about recipe fiddling. That insatiable urge to tamper, alter or tweak a new recipe into submission, before you’ve even got a chance to know each other. I hear that there are people out there who don’t do this. Have read that some cooks like to make a dish as written, particularly on a first attempt. Are you one of these people? If so, please speak up, because I’m longing to know how on earth you do it. Read more…
Posted in Curry on March 10th, 2010 by Ele | 3 comments
Tags: brussels sprouts, cannellini beans, coconut milk, cumin, Curry, lemon
Recently, I started a new part-time job. From now on I’ll be working 3-4 days a week at a local traiteur/caterer’s just around the corner from me. After nearly three years of shopping at this place and getting inspiration from their food, it only makes sense that I’m now working there. I think it’s likely that this blog set me apart from other applicants, too. You asked for foodies? I can give you that. Read more…
Posted in Salad on February 5th, 2010 by Ele | 7 comments
Tags: beetroot, beets, clementine, jerusalem artichoke, lemon, thyme, walnuts
When you bake, who are you really baking for? You, your partner, kids, friends or co-workers? It has to go beyond your own enjoyment- unless you’re the type who can polish off a triple-layer cake in one sitting (and if you are, my respect and condolences). Read more…
Posted in Sweet on January 31st, 2010 by Ele | 5 comments
Tags: almond, Cake, cupcake, lemon, semolina
When I first moved to the UK, I went through something of an adjustment period. Understandable for anyone in a new country, but what affected me probably isn’t what you’d expect. It wasn’t the culture, the food, or the people that threw me, it was the language. Read more…
Posted in Quick breads on September 2nd, 2009 by Ele | 7 comments
Tags: British, lemon, lemonade, scones
I noted on the weekend that I haven’t been posting many desserts lately, and vowed to step up my game. True to my word, I got right to it yesterday; I was in a cake-baking mood and had some berries from the market, so a strawberry-topped cake seemed just the thing. Read more…
Posted in Cake on August 4th, 2009 by Ele | 4 comments
Tags: buttermilk, Cake, crème patisserie, lemon, pound cake, semolina, strawberry
I should probably explain, huh? This dish unfortunately goes by the moniker “Plaster Pasta” in my house. Charmingly bestowed by Andrew, it’s from the early days of the recipe, when I was still working out the kinks. As it cooled, the ricotta would firm up and the whole thing would stick together in a rather unappetizing way. Unappetizing for him, I should say. I didn’t really mind- it still tasted good! If plaster pasta sounds less than appealing to you, though, not to worry. I fixed the recipe and it doesn’t do that anymore. Unfortunately, the name has stuck. Read more…
Posted in Pasta on July 26th, 2009 by Ele | Be the first to comment!
Tags: basil, lemon, Pasta, peas, plaster, ricotta
Before I dash out to the farmer’s market this morning, I wanted to share one last recipe that I made this week. Remember those broad beans from last Sunday? I was going to make a Jamie Oliver recipe with them, one that I’ve been eyeing for a while. In the end, of course, I couldn’t help but alter the proportions of the recipe a touch, both because of a lack of the right ingredients on hand, and my own insolence. Read more…
Posted in Sauce on June 14th, 2009 by Ele | 4 comments
Tags: broad beans, lemon, mint, peas, peasto, pesto, spread
Wow, two farro recipes in as many days. Not very adventurous of me, I’ll admit. Typical, though; I tend to get into “moods ruts” in my cooking, becoming obsessed with a particular ingredient and eating it for days on end until my interest wanes. Read more…
Posted in Salad on May 30th, 2009 by Ele | 3 comments
Tags: almonds, asparagus, cheese, farro, grain, lemon
