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 22

Broccoli and Jambon Cru Tart

I know, I know, we do a lot of tarts. This one was essentially a left-overs tart. What do I have in the fridge that needs using up? A pie...

Dec 7, 2021

Cheese Tart with a Leeky Twist

A traditional Cheese Tart, or a Tarte au Fromage, is an old favourite. My dad has made it for years, and I absolutely love it, sometimes...

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...

Jun 13, 2021

Yellow Carrot Tart with Nettle and Dandelion Pesto, and Ricotta with Wild Flowers

For World Environment Day on June 5th I was invited to take part in a collaboration making plant based, sustainable meals, and this is...

Jun 3, 2021

Broccoli and Fennel Tart

I was looking for something hot for lunch, that would be satisfying but not heavy or overly caloric. With a head of broccoli in the...

May 10, 2021

Ricotta... Again

This is now the fifth or 6th time I've made ricotta (I think) and I'm loving how easy it has become. I much prefer making whole milk...

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 2, 2021

Aubergine and Courgette Tart

I made this on a whim to change up our lunch menu from soups for a day. I had a vague idea of what I was heading for, but layered as I...

Nov 25, 2020

Onion Tart

As mentioned in Day 84 of The Challenge This is one of my favourite tarts (and for any of you who've been paying attention, I make a lot...

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 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...

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...

Oct 20, 2020

Tomato Tart

As mentioned in Day 47 of The Challenge Our basil plant was starting to suffer from the cooler weather, and our tomatoes were ripening,...

Sep 20, 2020

Chanterelle Tart

As mentioned in Day 34 of The Challenge Mushroom season is here now too! (I know, so many seasons... plums, pumpkins and now mushrooms,...

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Cooking for me is very much a shared experience. Please do feel free to send me requests, comments or questions.

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