Bowls of Welcoming Winter Warmth……

One of the only upsides to moving into the cooler weather is SOUP! I drive my family crazy with soup all winter, because it is the ultimate soul food, and I love the magic of throwing a few (normally cheap) ingredients into a pot and a few hours later you have a bowl of delicious … Continue reading Bowls of Welcoming Winter Warmth…… →

My Potted Food History

Every journey starts somewhere, and my food journey definitely started as a child - as most of them do. I have spent the last week helping my Mum pack up the old family home, and so have been reminded of my family roots, which are firmly entwined with my food roots. I come from a … Continue reading My Potted Food History →

End of Summer Marrow Bonanza

As the weather starts to cool, and I have to finally admit that Summer has passed, and we really are into Autumn, I thought I’d share these 2 marrow recipes.. It’s been a fabulous summer here this year, and most of my courgettes just bolted to Marrow, when I wasn’t looking. I found the lucky … Continue reading End of Summer Marrow Bonanza →

Chrissie’s “World Famous in Nelson” Smoked Salmon Dip

I provided a morning tea shout for Hubby at work today, and included this, which is one of the recipes I’m most asked for… It came about because I really enjoyed the one that the local smoked fish place did and wanted to make a version of it, that was cost effective for a big … Continue reading Chrissie’s “World Famous in Nelson” Smoked Salmon Dip →

The Perfect Roast Potato

The benefit of a long weekend, is time to fine tune some old favourites and share them with you! Who doesn’t like a Roast potato? Crunchy on the outside, fluffy on the inside, indulgent and moreish. And great roast potatoes are not on any health food list – just go with it and indulge once … Continue reading The Perfect Roast Potato →

Ugly Slow Roasted Pork Hocks with Fennel

I called this ugly, because when I went to photograph the finished product – there really was no way to make it look attractive, but hey, food doesn’t always need to look good to taste fabulous! Its Easter, and traditionally Lamb is served, but I had a hankering for these Hocks, So Pork it was. … Continue reading Ugly Slow Roasted Pork Hocks with Fennel →