I like food. I like eating food; I like sharing food; and I like cooking food: for myself, for my family and friends, for anyone who will come share it with me. I like cooking new foods and recipes; I like cooking old familiar favourites; and I like putting new twists on old recipes and finding new things to do with known ingredients. This is a record of some experiments and experiences. Enjoy!

Feb 27

Crackers 3 ways

So crackers have always been one of those go-to foods in my house, both as a kid in my parents' house, and now that I have my own home....

Oct 12, 2021

Pear and Almond Chocolate Muffins

I was talking to family in Hawaii recently, and it was evening for them, morning for me. They were having corn muffins with dinner, so I...

Sep 14, 2021

Sweet Potato Soup with Creamy Fromage Blanc and Spicy Red Pepper Paste

Sweet Potatoes are normally really expensive here, so when the price drops, I buy up loads of them. Usually, being a tuber, they last...

Jun 15, 2021

Sweet Potato Tattie Scones

Tattie scones are an essential part of a full Scottish breakfast. Browned on the outside, soft on the inside and warm enough to melt the...

Jun 10, 2021

Chickpea Spring Salad and Ricotta Salata, attempt 1

Or something... I am not sure what to call it, but it was easy, delightful and based only on pantry ingredients, so Hubby insisted I...

Jun 1, 2021

Carrot and Ginger Salad

We had leftover Broccoli and Fennel Tart for lunch, but not enough of it for a whole meal. We are going away for the weekend so I wanted...

May 9, 2021

Asparagus Soup

I wanted something light and asparagus is in season, so what better way to celebrate that than to have asparagus soup? I've never made it...

May 4, 2021

Failed Crumpets

And then sometimes things fail. In all fairness, I knew that these weren't going to come out like true crumpets, but went with it anyway,...

Apr 25, 2021

Scotch Quail Eggs

I have not had a Scotch egg in the longest time! Living in Scotland, they were readily available from a range of sources, some better...

Apr 13, 2021

Roasted Aubergine Soup with a modified Nettle Harissa

In the new cookbook I got for Christmas, Salt Fat Acid Heat by Samin Nosrat, there is a double page of 10 vegetable soup recommendations...

Feb 21, 2021

Whey of Spinach Soup

Like cream of spinach soup, but made with leftover whey I had on hand from my cheese making experiments. Carrying on our habit of having...

Feb 9, 2021

Broccoli and Cheese Scones

I learned to make scones from a friend in my first year of university, and while living in Scotland, it quickly became a go-to. It takes...

Jan 26, 2021

Carrot and Ginger Soup

Here is another new twist on an old favourite. Having made a green curry for dinner, we had left over lemon grass and ginger (although we...

Jan 20, 2021

Brussel Sprout Soup with Croûtons and Sweet Potato

I love Brussel sprouts but only discovered them a few years ago. Since then though I have been playing around with different ways of...

Nov 29, 2020

Butternut and Chestnut Cream Soup

As mentioned in Day 87 of The Challenge Butternut and chestnut seasons intersect! This was entirely experimental. I saw the title of this...

Nov 28, 2020

Carrot and Quince Soup

As mentioned in Day 80 of The Challenge Quinces are something that (aside from being seasonal! I know! So many seasonal fruits and...

Nov 11, 2020

Pumpkin Ginger Soup

As mentioned in Day 74 of The Challenge Have I mentioned that it's pumpkin season? Once or twice maybe... Here is a another new twist on...

Nov 10, 2020

Apple Corn Muffins

As mentioned in Day 77 of The Challenge These were experimental, and came out very well. I wanted bread to go with our lunch. But we were...

Oct 29, 2020

Corn Chowder

As mentioned on Day 56 of The Challenge This is a classic comfort food. It is milky and creamy and lovely. It is never the same twice...

Oct 27, 2020

Chunky Pumpkin Soup

As mentioned in Day 58 of The Challenge Did I mention that it's pumpkin season? We have bought a few (I won't say too many) again. I love...

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