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Three great cookbooks to give

Posted on 2 December 2011

I have an irrational love of cookbooks. I love sitting down with a pile at my elbow, a cup of tea and my iPad for menu planning for the week. I often have in mind which cookbooks will suit which … Continue reading →

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Buttermilk spelt pancakes

Posted on 12 September 2011

Spelt and I don’t get on. I tried to make a spelt bread recipe, twice, and both times it came out inedible. Proper inedible, not even butter and jam would fix it. I went on my merry way, whistling in … Continue reading →

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Vancouver Food Trucks: Tacofino Cantina

Posted on 29 June 2011

As I’ve just moved back to Vancouver after a seven-year absence, I missed the first year of the food trucks. I am embracing it whole-heartedly now though. I will be working my way through as many as possible. What is … Continue reading →

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Thyme & tonic

Posted on 9 May 2011

It’s been so sunny here in London, you would be forgiven for thinking it’s summer. As 2pm rolls around, I crave something clear, cold and refreshing. Pimm’s? White wine? If I did, I’d be asleep in a heartbeat, not so … Continue reading →

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Minted courgette and peas, or Protein Delivery Pad

Posted on 25 April 2011

I tend to plan meals according to protein, vegetable and carbohydrate. All those years studying the Canada Food Guide in school? Who knows. I’m fine devising the protein and carb components but when it comes to interesting veg, I struggle. … Continue reading →

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Marshmallows

Posted on 16 April 2011

I know, I know, I can hear your eye rolling from here. ‘You made marshmallows from scratch? You know they come in a bag, right?’ These are not the same creatures at all. Softer, gentler, altogether more beautiful – homemade … Continue reading →

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In praise of Donna Hay

Posted on 13 March 2011

When it comes down to it, I am an uncomplicated home cook. I occasionally want to try new things, but generally I am busy – and food needs to taste good, be relatively simple to make, and involve ingredients I … Continue reading →

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My first proper bento

Posted on 8 March 2011

I have always loved the neat, jigsaw-like appearance of bento box meals. After reading the JustBento book, I felt ready to start making my own. There was only one problem: who would it be for? I’m at home full-time with … Continue reading →

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Bread

Posted on 17 September 2010

I think I’ve cracked it now. I know wholemeal bread is better for you, and when I have a good slice of chewy, nutty, ever-so-slightly sweet wholemeal I am a happy woman. However, those moments are few and far between. … Continue reading →

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I love farmers’ markets in the autumn

Posted on 4 September 2010
Posted in Ingredient love, Veggies | 2 Comments