The magic behind a birthday cake
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 …
Finding comfort with Sunday Roast
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 …
A challenging revolution, fueled by bread
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 …
A family affair, with Chocolate
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 …
Cebiche, Fresh King of Latin America
You may think that Cebiche is just a dish of raw fish or shellfish cooked in citrus juices, with chillies, onions, herbs and other garnishes. …
An exceptional silver greasy lining
My alarm goes off every morning at 6:30. Some days I’m up before then, others I hit snooze until it’s almost too late. But whatever …
Wins, thoughts and crowds in Central London
The last time I walked the streets of Central London had been Monday 16th March 2020. Until yesterday. Six months after going on lockdown, and …
Bolognese heartbreak
Certain dishes are controversial in a relationship, especially when it comes to comfort food. Bolognese was ours. It has also been for a few couples …
The Pabellón Challenge
Last week, I received an invitation to participate in the Pabellón Challenge by one of my writing mentors: Lena Yau. The creator is @LTroita, who …
An octopus leap of faith
Years ago I wouldn’t have been caught dead eating octopus. Or cooking it. Or posting a photo of it on my Instagram. Or starting this food blog.
