Monthly Archives: December 2009

New Year Pantry Project

Posted on 30 December 2009 by

I have three cans of chickpeas in my cupboard. I don't even like them that much. What happens is I plan to make falafels from scratch but then baulk at the last minute… I've done this three times, forgetting each … Continue reading →

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Two eggs, over medium

Posted on 27 December 2009 by

I'm a bit of a perfectionist. Pathologically so. When I get particular about a meal, or a food, or a drink, it means I will attempt to make the Perfect one every day until I get the method down pat. … Continue reading →

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Happy Christmas

Posted on 25 December 2009 by

Best wishes to all of you and may all your cooking adventures today and in the new year go exactly as planned and turn out better than expected. xx

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Oven Temperatures – Precision is the key

Posted on 14 December 2009 by

Lifehacker, a terrific blog to have in your Google Reader, posted this incredibly informative video on how to get the best out of your oven by the editor of Cook's Illustrated. Where should you put a pie? What's the real … Continue reading →

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Crispy Vegetable & Noodle Soup

Posted on 9 December 2009 by

  I've always appreciated the concept of soups: the way they fill you up with relatively few calories, their all encompassing meal-in-a-bowl nature and the ability to accommodate all the odds and sods from the fridge or the vegbox. I … Continue reading →

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