DIY presents can be great in theory but a disaster in reality unless you are talented at arts and crafts. Biscuits are the exception – these are easy to make, fill the house with lovely Christmas smells and are popular both for the thought that goes into them and the enjoyment you get out of them. I made a triple batch of each and brought … Continue reading Christmas Biscuit Presents
My memories are evoked by smell. Catching a smell of something from the past brings me straight to that place as if I’m there again. Spanish cologne = teenage summers, Calvin Klein eternity for men = my first long lasting love. The smell of home made bread and it’s as if I’m at mums side again learning to bake bread. It’s thanks to her that … Continue reading Memories are made of Bread
Like little shortcakes with a lovely crumbly texture, these are really delicious. Gluten free and perfect for a coffee break . Makes 24 2 cups gluten free flour 1/2 tsp mixed spice 1/4 tsp salt 1/2 cup well-stirred tahini 1 cup maple syrup 1 cup peanut butter 1 tsp of vanilla extract 4 tbs roasted mixed nuts roughly chopped 1/2 cup coconut oil melted Oven … Continue reading Gluten Free Tahini & Peanut Butter Cookies
This is a simple tasty dish which can be put together in less than 10 minutes. There are great shop bought tapenade’s available from farmer’s markets and the like which add a lovely zing to the dish. The halibut stands up well to this where as more delicate fish might be overpowered. Full of heart healthy fats, carotenoids and flavenoids from the beans and tapenade … Continue reading Pan Fried Halibut with Olive Tapenade & Beans
The name of my blog is a good clue to one of my favourite ingredients, Lemons to me add the taste of sunshine to food. Memories of amazing days on holidays in southern Italy passing lemon groves on the way to the beach or out in the evening the smell of lemons in the air. The freshness of lemon in a salad dressing or as … Continue reading Preserved Lemons and Homemade Lemoncurd
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