My life and thoughts, from my table, desk or out in the world
This was not the blog I set out to write this week, but sometimes events overtake plans….. This week we learnt of the sad and very untimely death of Anthony Bourdain. A chef, a writer, a traveller, a story teller, a champion of the underdog, a drinker, a drug taker, someone who touched the lives … Continue reading An essay…..
I’ve had a busy month – hence the delay in writing this week – and have been away from home for the past 3 weekends. Time with family, friends and a precious weekend at the beach by myself. It gave me time to ponder what makes a place Home, or even just where and when … Continue reading Home ❤
This has been one of my most requested recipe, after I made it as a “feed the workers a quick dinner before my 50th birthday bash”. Made a quadruple version and served with warm crusty bed, the perfect quick feast before the party…. (Well, it would’ve been perfect, had I not put the wrong start … Continue reading Mexican Chicken Soup
Returning home after my week away helping Mum pack up the old family home, I couldn’t be bothered to go to the supermarket, so thought I’d search the pantry/freezer/garden for inspiration and threw this combination together. Chorizo and white bean is a favourite combination of mine – and not just because they are easy ingredients … Continue reading Chorizo, white Bean and Winter Greens soup
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……
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
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
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 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
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
Food for the soul - welcome to my world 