Monthly Archives: May 2010
Patatas Bravas
Need something quick, easy and tasty to go with drinks? Then go for patatas bravas. I was at a Eurovision party yesterday (lots of bad taste in music, but good-tasting food), and we had dishes from around the continent. On … Continue reading
Lefse – Norwegian Potato Flatbreads
Darn. I missed posting something Norwegian in honour of 17 May, Norway’s national day. I was there a few years ago, and I can honestly say I have never seen so many people in national outfit waving their flag with … Continue reading
Filed under Recipe, Savoury, Sweet Things
Banana Loaf
How do you like to eat bananas? Really, this is a serious question: yellow or black? Some people will only eat them when they are yellow but still very firm, whereas others (me!) like them when they are very ripe … Continue reading
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Orange Balkava
After Lebanese or Turkish food, I am usually too full for dessert. All those little mezze dishes are deceptive, as you just keep pick-pick-picking at them. Then it’s time for a coffee, you scan the dessert menu – “just to … Continue reading
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On Location: Nordic Bakery (Soho, London)
I recently went to a Swedish café, but left broken-hearted when I didn’t have the Scandinavian love-fest I expected (see here). Why was I so traumatised, you ask? I am a bit of a Swedophile. I lived there, loved it … Continue reading
Filed under London, On Location
Sumac Braised Nettles topped with Onion Seeds
The weather on Saturday was glorious in London. I wanted to go and see some countryside, so I jumped in the train from Stoke Newington up to Cheshunt to explore the River Lee park, a network of canals, footpaths and … Continue reading
Green Tea Truffles
For a long time, I have wanted to visit the Japan Centre supermarket in the centre of London. This week, I finally made it down there, and picked up a packet of matcha (Japanese green tea powder). It seems like … Continue reading
Filed under Recipe, Sweet Things
Quick Polenta
My word! After weeks and weeks of waiting, I finally manage to have dinner outside yesterday evening. It looks like summer has arrived in London, which is a very good thing. Out comes the rosé wine (a little naff, but … Continue reading
White Chocolate Tart with Piment d’Espelette
Yes, more Piment d’Espelette! I’ve posted my goat’s cheese fritters with a spicy Piment d’Espelette chutney, and now we move onto the dessert. I also submitted this to the competition run by the association of Piment d’Espelette producers, so again, … Continue reading
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Goat’s Cheese Fritters with Spicy Apple Chutney
Live dangerously. When I given my bottle of Piment d’Espelette, I checked it out online…and found out that there was a competition being run by the local producers’ association (English version here) to come up with new dishes. So…prepare something … Continue reading
