Clean Monday
The act of breaking bread together is rooted deep in history. Whether the custom is one of welcoming strangers, or talking peace; the act of sitting and eating is at…
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The Trouble with Truffles
Chocolate Truffles are so named due to their resemblance to the fungi - aka posh mushrooms, which are usually found by pigs. The irony has not be lost upon me,…
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No Faff Falafels
If you google Falafels you'll find out they are small deep fried fritters. They can be balls or patties in shape and must have as their main ingredient chickpeas. Another…
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Easy Pita Bread
Pita or Pitta bread has become a popular addition to our pantries. Just take a walk down the bakery aisle of any supermarket and you'll spy these alternatives to the…
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Forbidden Fruits
The story of the expulsion of the first man & woman from paradise has at its heart desire. A year ago I was taking a "Boris Break" - the 30…
Read MoreBrimful of …
Tenuous link in the title again. Brimful of Asha by Cornershop was one of those one hit wonders that takes me back to a time and a place. When I…
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No Oven, No Pie!
Growing up in the 1970s you would often see the parody band, The Barron Knights on tv. In the late 90s I was enjoying “Weird” Al Yankovich. About 2 years…
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