My life and thoughts, from my table, desk or out in the world
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
This dish ticks all sorts of boxes for me – it’s tasty; uses a cheap cut of meat; the oven does all the hard work – and it has that mellow spiciness that fills the house with a tempting aroma raising everyone’s appetites! I had this at a friend’s house for dinner a couple … Continue reading Cuban Mojo Pork
Wandering through the Vege shop this week, I came across bunches of coloured heritage carrots and was inspired to simply shave them and toss them with this zesty dressing. Letting the beauty of the carrots speak for themselves. Shaved thinly, the different colours are stunning and make a brilliantly hued dish. You can of … Continue reading Heritage Carrots with a Ginger Chilli Dressing
Welcome, here’s a bit of an intro to me and my food…. I am a self confessed foodie! I love to cook, to eat, to share and to discover new ingredients and ways of cooking. Whenever I'm travelling I like to explore the food options open to me, and will add a deli or food … Continue reading The Entree….
Food for the soul - welcome to my world 