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!

Nov 28, 2020

Quince Tapioca

As mentioned in Day 86 of The Challenge When I was little I didn't like tapioca because it looked like (and sort of had the texture of)...

Nov 26, 2020

Rosehip and Chestnut Chicken Stew

As mentioned in Day 93 of The Challenge I saw a recipe title for pomegranate and chestnut chicken stew, but we're in lock down and I...

Nov 12, 2020

Pumpkin and Rosehip Tart

As mentioned in Day 79 of The Challenge This was a hunch that I decided to follow and I am delighted I did. Both rosehips and pumpkins...

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...

Nov 3, 2020

Cheese and Apple Tart

As mentioned in Day 72 of The Challenge Guest starring my dad! This was a twist on a classic cheese tart, and the first time we had tried...

Nov 1, 2020

Orange Date Cookies

As mentioned in Day 65 of The Challenge This is my first original cookie recipe, all my own rather than just tweaking of an original. It...

Oct 28, 2020

Rosehip Coulis

As mentioned in Day 64 of The Challenge I love rosehips and their season is upon us! (So many seasons, it's wonderful, I know!). They are...

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...

Oct 26, 2020

Carrot and Sage Soup

As mentioned in Day 46 of The Challenge Soup season continues! (Does it ever really stop?) A friend recently gave us quite a large bag...

Oct 24, 2020

Miso Fried Rice

As mentioned in Day 48 of The Challenge This was a bit of an experiment. We only discovered recently that we can get miso paste here, so...

Oct 21, 2020

Zoodles in a Lemon Sauce

I had never had vegetable noodles until a couple of years ago and was a little suspicious of them. Then I had the chance to try some...

Oct 19, 2020

Roasted Veg and Baked Savoury Pancakes

As mentioned in Day 56 of The Challenge We had other plans for dinner, but then feeling a little under the weather we wanted something...

Oct 16, 2020

Green Tomato Chutney

As mentioned in Day 54 of The Challenge I planted a bunch of tomatoes this year by putting sliced tomato under a thin layer of earth. I...

Oct 7, 2020

Biscuits with Blueberry Port Sauce

As Mentioned in Day 42 of The Challenge We made baking powder biscuits ( sort of non-sweet scones, very tasty if not strongly flavoured...

Oct 5, 2020

Chestnut Soup

As mentioned in Day 42 of The Challenge I love chestnuts and always have. They are a marker of the season. I used to only get them at...

Oct 4, 2020

Pesto Bloomer Loaf

As mentioned in Day 40 of The Challenge This was an experiment. We have made the bloomer before, but as it requires you to roll out the...

Oct 1, 2020

Apple Pancakes

As mentioned in Day 39 of The Challenge Pancakes are an easy classic. For whatever reason we decided to have pancakes and bacon for...

Oct 1, 2020

Pumpkin Pasta with Nettle Pesto

As mentioned in Day 40 of The Challenge I love making my own pasta. My pasta maker is one of my favourite kitchen toys. I started making...

Sep 24, 2020

Pumpkin and Chanterelle Risotto

Day 37 of The Challenge (I lied. We cooked tonight rather than eating leftovers before leaving on our trip). We roasted the last of our...

Sep 21, 2020

Tapioca Pudding with Chocolate Sauce

As mentioned in Day 30 of The Challenge I used to not be a fan of tapioca pudding. I didn't like the texture, and I had been served it...

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