Recent Recipes

Beyond Butternut: Glorious Adventures in Squash and Soup

Beyond Butternut: Glorious Adventures in Squash and Soup

Sometimes you don’t have to go very far to live an adventure in food.

Cream of Mushroom and Chestnut Soup

Cream of Mushroom and Chestnut Soup

A deep and earthy soup made from two of my favourite ingredients, mushrooms and chestnuts. Use chicken stock for extra flavour or vegetable stock for a vegetarian treat. Absolutely gorgeous! Makes 8 starter servings or 4 large bowls.

Gluten free, Dairy free, Vegan and Vegetarian Coconut Milk Wraps with Sweet Chilli and Lime Dipping Sauce

Gluten free, Dairy free, Vegan and Vegetarian Coconut Milk Wraps with Sweet Chilli and Lime Dipping Sauce

This dish is simple and full of goodness and flavour. It’s a great way to get the kids to eat their vegetables, too. Makes 5 or 6 crêpes and can easily be doubled.

Le Moulin de la Bussière, a fabulous French antiques shop

Le Moulin de la Bussière, a fabulous French antiques shop

The Moulin de la Bussière in France is an antiques shop with a difference. The owners have sourced high-quality items from many periods, including some great vintage clothing and furniture. And I’ve got a vintage banana bread recipe for you 😉

Thermomix Green Tomato Chutney

Thermomix Green Tomato Chutney

A deep and earthy combination of some of my favourite flavours, and a fabulous use for those late-season green tomatoes that won’t ripen on the vine. Savour with cheese, spread on a ham or chicken sandwich, or go wild with some foie gras. Makes 4 jars.