Oh what a Falafel!
Every culture has at least one meatball dish served hot and one vegetable dish served cold. Whether it’s an onion Bhaji or a cheese rissoles,[…]
French Onion Soup
Having survived the more prolific storm of the winter thus far, it was time to venture back into comfort food. Warm, nourishing and flavoursome are[…]
Bara Brith
Reading a survey of Welsh teenagers who have not tried Bara Brith, I was shocked to learn 36% admitted not knowing of this delicacy. Bara[…]
Devils in disguise
I don’t pretend to be a nutritionist or dietician. I know what works for me. When you have to battle between obesity and diabetes then[…]
Habas con Jamón
Growing up in the 60s & 70s I was surrounded by adults who had experience life in the war years and the austere aftermath. I[…]
Let Them Eat Cake
“Let Them Eat Cake!” Infamously attributed to Marie Antoinette, the last Queen of France, who uttered these words upon hearing the peasants were dying of[…]
Never be too big for your Choux!
There’s something quite refreshing about mixing light pastry, whipped cream, and chocolate or toffee sauce. The dessert course or mid-morning treats often include the joys[…]