Meet the Kardashian of the food world...the Açaí berry. There's been a lot of talk about the wonders of this berry over recent years... Although much of the information about it has been hyped up by the celebrity world (a bit like Kim Kardashian herself), there is some merit in the labeling of Açaí as … Continue reading Açaí Smoothies….gormandizing vitamins
Got some left over Hot Cross Buns? There seems to be an ever-expanding selection of hot cross buns which beckon to be road-tested each year. And, if...like me... you have a weakness for these sweet buns, you might too...find yourself with a freezer bulging with uneaten buns. … Continue reading Hot Cross Bun Bread & Butter Pudding
The ultimate Wine Cocktail...
Baked with a fresh tomato sugo
Hey....don't get me wrong......I like to indulge the senses with a delectable piece of chocolate, as much as the next person.... but reading the ingredients listed on my chocolate bunny's behind is often disheartening. Furthermore, I simply can't bring myself to terms with the thought of scattering handfuls of grainy-tasting chocolate eggs in the garden for the … Continue reading The Scrooge invades Easter….
This is an inspirational recipe from Rick Stein's Venice to Istanbul travels. He uses it in a Venetian seafood risotto, however it can be used to spike a range of recipes with some interesting flavors that certainly can turn an ordinary recipe into an extraordinary one. We were pleasantly surprised to find spices such as turmeric and cumin used … Continue reading Venetian Spice
Hearty Fish with a pack of spice!
Simple green food
Tangy amarena cherries on Italy's favorite biscotti.
This is a very quick and simple recipe for pasta with Cozze (mussels). Utilising a good amount of garlic, ripe tomatoes and fresh mussels, this is one of the easiest pasta dishes to prepare. You can serve this dish with any spaghetti, or tagliatelli pasta. We have used "Tajarin" which ultimately are the smaller version of Tagliatelli, … Continue reading Tajarin Egg Pasta w/Cozze (Mussels)
hare & tortoise kitchen 