This is a recipe that I originally posted eons ago and thought it was time for an up-date. Banana bread has got to be one of the most comforting things to eat, and this one has the added bonus of a good helping of oaty fibre, and a liberal sprinkling of cinnamon sugar on […]
Last Saturday Nick and I made dinner together (a rare occurrence indeed, but on the the ‘to-do more regularly’ list) delicious braised lentils with fish and salsa verde. It was so good I immediately became re-addicted to lentils, so much so that I made up this recipe as a way of being able to enjoy […]
These are two things that you will almost always find in my fridge as both can instantly bring even the dullest meal to life – and they are perfect to pop in the packing pile to take camping – even a humble sausage is transformed! In winter I often swap out the basil/pinenut combo in […]
It has been so lovely having Henry home for the holiday, and I am so bummed that our time is already up! After a lovely relaxing stay out at Waiheke with gorgeous, hot, sunny weather, cruisey days and swims in the sea we are back in town battling flies and traffic – back to reality. […]
Hi there! Well it’s a weird feeling being back from my travels, with loads of work to get on with, and the annoying wait for my mole biopsy results to come through. To divert myself, I refuse to work today (goddam it- it’s Saturday!) and instead I am going to photograph a recipe that I […]
As you will know if you read the words that go with my recipes (there aren’t many admittedly) recently we blatted down to Wellington to catch up with Henry (our 19-year-old design student at university) and to go to the World of Wearable Arts show. Seeing as Henry walks everywhere in Wellington (up to 12km […]
I am not even going to attempt a recipe with this – it’s just a no-brainer perfect combination for a spring breakfast or lunch – toasted ciabatta slathered in aioli topped with steamed asparagus, hot smoked salmon and a poached egg. Lots of sea salt and freshly ground black pepper and some dill, and you’re […]
Bagels with Melted Gruyere Cheese, Ham and Poached Eggs Bonjour!!!! Happy 14th of July – and may I present my sneaky tribute to the classic French Croque Madame – a plump toasted bagel, topped with melty gruyere cheese, good quality ham and a poached egg. I have nothing against the original in fact I love […]
The other night just before heading to Dubai, Henry was asking for something light for dinner, and Nick concurred (the lovely 16 year-old Richard would never request a salad, he’s more your sausage and mash kind of guy). So, can’t quite remember what Rich had (!) but this is what I put together for the […]
Ok, I fully realise that I am the last recipe blogger on the planet to do a post on smoothies – but hey, better late than never! I have four smoothies for your breakfasting pleasure, each with a different appeal – but all good for you with different benefits. I know it is totally un-cool […]
A favourite of Henry’s in Paris – a fabulous breakfast, lunch or even dinner! This is so simple and so yummy – the French don’t generally eat it for breakfast, but it is great for Sunday brunch. I like it best for lunch or dinner with a simple green salad, a spot of dijon mustard and […]
This is one of my all-time favourite breakfasts, in fact I had to stop photographing it this morning, when I could no longer restrain myself from digging in! Two versions of Swiss-style Bircher Muesli – one with almonds, blueberries and raspberries, and the other with hazelnuts, golden raisins and dried pears. Nutty, fruity, oaty goodness in […]