Bastian, one of our nephews, celebrated his third birthday this weekend and I had the joy of baking him a cake. We received the sweetest video of him enjoying it on Sunday morning, his mouth covered in ‘cocholate’ frosting, ‘sticks’ and ‘petit pois’. I watch him stick his fingers in …
It seems appropriate to write about Sunday Roast today. Those of us in England are nursing a hangover this Sunday, 1st November, whether we were drinking last night or not. Instead of trick or treating with our kids, or getting ready for a Halloween party, we gathered around the telly …
A revolution has been cooking up for a while. It gained momentum over the past few weeks. Arepas are taking over the world. The Venezuelan daily bread has been getting more attention, at a time where virus infections, politics and elections are dominating the news. Arepa is a round cornmeal …
One of my most prized possessions is a copy of the notebook where Abuelita (my grandmother) wrote her favourite recipes. It carries years of family traditions in her own handwriting. Crema Automóvil is one of them. This rich chocolate cream is a family showstopper that has been in our hearts …
Chocolate chip cookies are my weakness. These are crunchy on the outside and soft and chewy in the centre. The dough’s salted notes highlight the slight bitterness of the semi-sweet chocolate morsels. Happiness in a cookie (or 40)! I first learned about this recipe through Friends, my favourite TV show …
This braised shredded beef with tomatoes, onions and peppers is the main ingredient for Pabellón. Also great with Arepas, and even as ‘Carnitas’ for Tacos.
