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!

Dec 26, 2021

Roast Pumpkin Cookies

It is Christmas Cookie season again, and you may have noticed from some of my recent posts that I've been doing some baking. Along with...

Dec 14, 2021

Rabbit Stew with a Glühwein Twist

One of my parents' neighbours was raising rabbits in their horse stall. Ever since Little Bit was a very small Bit indeed, we've taken...

Dec 4, 2021

Winter Oatmeal

Having porridge most mornings of my life, sometimes it's nice to mix it up a little and change the flavours and textures. Here are a few...

Dec 2, 2021

Pumpkin and Stuffing Casserole

Last week was American Thanksgiving, "Big Feast" as Little Bit excitedly calls it, and we had people over for dinner. We made rather a...

Nov 28, 2021

Pumpkin and Apple White Lasagna

With autumn mists and fall harvest fruits and vegetables available, I've been enjoying taking advantage as much as possible of what's on...

Oct 26, 2021

Autumnal Macaroni and Cheese

As for many people, Macaroni and Cheese is a comfort food. I've grown up with it and don't usually mess with it too much. I do like...

Oct 10, 2021

Autumn Crêpes with pumpkin and fresh cheese

One of the rare days we didn't have soup for lunch, it was sunny and warm in the sunshine, but there was a nip in the shade with autumn...

Sep 26, 2021

Chanterelles Spätzli

With lots of fresh chanterelles available (they still have moss on them at the grocery store) and autumn coming on, something warm and...

Sep 21, 2021

Pumpkin and Rhubarb Tart

It's been a little while since I made a tart so I thought it was about time. I had fresh rhubarb from my parents' garden, and goats...

May 11, 2021

Pumpkin Lasagne

Going on shift for the next two days, I was looking for something to make that would provide plenty of leftovers to make things as easy...

Feb 18, 2021

Ricotta Gnocchi with a Pumpkin Sauce

My second attempt at making my own ricotta went well, but I scalded it a little (Little Bit waking up at a crucial moment was not part of...

Feb 16, 2021

Easy Light Lunches: 7 Savoury Tart Ideas

As I may have mentioned a couple of times, we love light lunches, with a more substantial meal in the evening. Lunch therefore often...

Feb 7, 2021

Vegetable and Bulgur Wheat Stew

After a big shop for fresh veg (and not quite enough fridge space for everything), craving something quick and easy, but healthy and...

Dec 16, 2020

Pumpkin Pineapple Cookies

On the sixth day of Christmas, my true love gave to me six Pumpkin Pineapple Cookies, five Chestnut Rings, four Poppyseed cookies, three...

Dec 7, 2020

Pumpkin Pie with a Rosehip Swirl

As mentioned in Day 97 of The Challenge Happy Thanksgiving (a little belatedly)! Pumpkin pie is a staple Thanksgiving and Christmas food...

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 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 7, 2020

Pumpkin Tart

As mentioned in Day 69 of The Challenge Pumpkin season is still in full swing, so what better for a light lunch than a savoury pumpkin...

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...

Sep 30, 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...

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