During my time in Sicily earlier this year (see my Sicilian holiday posts here and here for more), I fell in love with a local specialty – caponata. Lunch and dinner, you could be guaranteed that if I saw it on a menu, I’d order it. I ate it both as a cold antipasto – mopped … Continue reading
Tesco’s Real Food team got in touch with me this week to share some findings from their latest survey, which says that Brits are passionate about food, but lack the confidence to try something new. According to Tesco’s research of around 2000 UK parents, 74% of people living in London admit that they love their … Continue reading
This recipe for cocoa coconut bites is an old favourite of mine, something my nan taught me to make when I was very small. They’re cheap, they’re delicious, and very easy to make – you won’t even need to switch the oven on. Plus, you’ll only need four ingredients! I’m almost embarrassed to post it, … Continue reading
In my quest to eat healthier, recently I’ve been thinking about alternatives to the standard weeknight meals of pasta and rice-based dishes. I often fall into a rut (mostly just prior to payday!) when things get a little stale and the bank balance is looking a little sad. Sometimes it just takes a little imagination … Continue reading
Another fast day, another Fast Day dinner. Tonight’s was such a success that the non-dieting Mr Q enjoyed it (without realising it was a ‘diet’ meal) too. Vegetable balti curry 1 red pepper, chopped into chunks 1 brown onion, sliced 1 large courgette, sliced 1 handful baby peas 6 small boiled new potatoes, cut into … Continue reading
I’m beginning to look forward to my beginning-of-the-week Fast Day. It feels great after a particularly indulgent weekend to have a lighter day. As I spent Friday at the Taste of London sampling cocktails and some amazing food, and feasted on lobster and white truffle pasta on Sunday, today it’s been good to drink lots … Continue reading
I sampled a lot of food when I was at Taste of London this week. A lot. But the one product that I couldn’t forget easily was San Pietro a Pettine’s White Truffle Cream. Delicate, subtle, and earthy. I tried this cream spread thinly on bruschetta, and I couldn’t get enough, so I came back … Continue reading
Chilli Marmalade 