Mackerel Paté on Linseed thins
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Honey Bee Kefir Royale with Lavender
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Preparation time: 5 minutes Cooking: 30 minutes Servings: 4 Ingredients 4 large tomatoes Stuffing Handful of parsley 500g-sausage meat (or sausages with meat squeezed out) 2 garlic cloves diced ½
Thai Style Moules-Marinières with Chilli and Salade Verte
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About
I take great pleasure in eating, drinking and cooking. Judge at the Independent English Wine awards and recent Member of the Guild of Food Writers, I believe the simple act of uniting around a table to share a meal (and glass) is the foundation of a happy life. Inspired from my time living in the wine capital of Bordeaux, and training at London’s Leith’s School of Food and Wine, I hope my blog inspires you to enjoy what’s on your plate and perhaps dare to try something new. Read more...
