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March 9, 2012
Over the last few months I have been cooking for some young men who are cyclists training to be professionals from Norway under the training influence of the world Norwegian champion Kvålsvoll, Thor Hushovds, more commonly known as Thor.. For me this was very challenging and enjoyable all at the same time if that makes sense! There were 12 cyclists… Read more…
January 8, 2012
Christmas and the New Year is always a very busy time of year for anyone who does all the cooking for both of these occasions and it has been no exception for me . My parents arrived on the 19th of December, which meant it gave me plenty of time to prepare everything for Christmas day itself. Christmas Eve I… Read more…
January 8, 2012
There are so many people now days who have an intolerance to wheat and flour products, so for those of you who love to have your cake and eat it, there is one just for you my almond and orange cake recipe. Enjoy! Almond and Orange cake. Ingredients 2 oranges 225g/8oz caster sugar 6 free-range eggs, separated… Read more…
December 19, 2011
Now that Christmas is nearly here, I have been very busy getting my shopping done and doing some of the food preparations needed. Today I made my Christmas cake, I always use the same recipe it never fails and is really easy for this reason I would like to share it with you. You will need: 80z of self… Read more…
November 17, 2011
Since writing my many blogs for you all to read, I have spent a lot of time talking about different types of Spanish food, recipes,ingredients,where to eat, how to shop, what to ask for, my love of Spanish food and so on. The one thing I have not touched on as yet is what your kitchen should contain to make… Read more…
October 7, 2011
A while ago after a great meal at a restaurant, I was served with an after dinner liqueur, which gave me an idea for a simple but divine dessert with the best of both worlds of hot and cold together. So here it is: Cherry mulled wine with vanilla ice cream. Ingredients 1. 3 to 4 cloves. 2. A good… Read more…
September 30, 2011
During my many years of cooking I have experimented with many different types of food from British cuisine, Italian, Indian Chinese to many more, but I always come back to my first love Spanish food. I think that this is not just because of my back ground but because of the fact that Spanish cuisine is really under estimated and… Read more…
September 23, 2011
Recently on a break away to my parents I took a trip to where my mother was born and brought up in Asturias (Cabrales. You may remember me talking about the cheese that comes from that area). The caves where the cheese is matured is now opened as a museum to the public and it is a very interesting place… Read more…
September 4, 2011
Having something to snack or pick on with drinks is perfect for any time, whether you are having a dinner party or just sat in front of the T.V after a long day or maybe sat outside enjoying a quiet evening, whatever the occasion these spicy nuts are perfect and so easy. The type of nuts you will need to… Read more…
August 16, 2011
Red cabbage makes such a change from the usual white version, it is great in salads and adds a vibrant colour to any dish, cooked apart or as part of the dish itself . This one I think you will agree is great as part of a meal or served cold with meat and cheese platters. Give it a go… Read more…
