Monthly Archives: May 2011
The perfect paupers present
I make no bones about the fact that I am not well-heeled or over privileged, and since my redundancy in 2009, neither do I have enough disposable income to enable me to constantly experiment with different recipes and dishes (although … Continue reading
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Roast duck breast with redcurrant and red wine sauce, hot seared asparagus, pan fried Jersey Royal and sorrel salad
While the southern part of the UK appears to be bathed in perpetual sunshine, we up North (well in Wales anyway) experience weather systems in constant turmoil. One minute it’s hot and sunny, the next 60 mile an hour winds, … Continue reading
Filed under British food, family budget cooking, home cooking, local produce
Fasoulia, frills and fluffy meringue-a weekend at Bangor Aid music festival in aid of local homelessness charities
I’m sure I always begin my posts with the word phew! Closely followed by the phrase ‘what a hectic weekend’, but this was almost a record-breaking attempt as I asked myself exactly how many activities could fit into one weekend? … Continue reading
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Bangor Aid music festival (20/21st May) and the Observer food monthly awards 2011
I have a double whammy of creative bookings this weekend (20th and 21st May) in support of Bangor aid, a non-profit making community organisation which is hosting a music and arts festival at Hendre Hall, Bangor to raise money for … Continue reading
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….and here come the Belgians
I’m not sure why we Brits automatically think back to the days of “Its a knockout” when Belgium is mentioned….maybe its just us members of a certain generation? It might also be because I don’t know anyone who lives there … Continue reading
Cookery course update
I have two courses scheduled in the coming months run in conjunction with Moelyci environmental centre, the first takes place this TUESDAY (17th MAY) and on the 7th JULY. If you would like to join either of these classes which … Continue reading
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The Underground night market
We came, we saw, we drank cocktails (served by hot bartender Richard from juicology whom my sister took a liking to…I seem to have a lot of photographs of him on my camera strangely enough!), we ate Mauritian street food, … Continue reading
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The perfect tea time treat-chocolate, almond and cherry cake
I’ve badgered my friend in Germany for this recipe since we returned from our holiday, she claimed it was a secret, passed on from another friend, but I knew I’d prize it from her eventually!! It is a simple cake … Continue reading
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Seasonal eating in Germany
I have to say Germany and Kiel were quite unexpected. I’ve been there before, but last time I didn’t really go looking for culinary uniqueness, it was a flying visit but this time was different. I was staying for nine … Continue reading
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