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November 9, 2022

Got any Salmon, sorted!

An early 90s reference in the title. A line taken from The Shamen to introduce my latest supper creation, pan seared salmon in a sweet Chinese glaze accompanied by garlic…

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September 19, 2022

Swedish Cannonballs

Whether ABBA, Ace of Base, SAAB or Nobel Prizes, think Sweden and you’ll be forgiven if your thinking is more IKEA. Add cooking to the maelstrom of memory then the…

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July 2, 2022

Handi to Know

An aspect that makes where I live so good is diversity. Whether it is in heritage or business. Add to that diversity in business a flair for authenticity, then stepping…

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May 12, 2022

Burger That!

It seems a while ago since I last made a dish worthy of inclusion into the Pauper’s pantry, & purely by accident I come across one. You don’t have to…

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March 9, 2022

Cheesy Zymarika

Cooking in a foreign kitchen does present some obstacles, however, always cook within your own safety zone when entering a strange kitchen. That doesn’t mean you live on take out,…

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February 28, 2022

Cinio Cyn Dewi

On the eve of Dydd Gwyl Dewi, I’ve made a beef Cawl. Left over veg - 2 onions, green pepper, courgette, swede (10p reduced to clear Asda), 3 large carrots,…

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February 28, 2022

Bara Brith – ysgafn

A lighter calorie of the classic Welsh “Bara Brith” can be made in just over an hour.  Weighing in at 7 SYNs per ample portion, this recipe makes 6 muffins…

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