Years ago when I first came across the classic melon and parma ham starter I, like many a reserved Brit I suspect, thought ‘hmm..I’m not entirely sure about that’, but I tried it and I loved it. Of course I did. The combination of sweet refreshing melon and delicate salty ham is just so right. [...]
With the weather finally heating up over the weekend I had the opportunity to try out the ice lolly moulds I recently bought. Rob went off to the farm shop for berries and came back with a selection in varying shades of red – strawberries, redcurrants and raspberries. I chose the strawberries for my first [...]
The best thing about the training course I’m on this week? The little ice creams we got during our afternoon break today. How cute are they? They tasted great too.
Following my ‘Nibbles’ post just now, here’s what I’ve quickly put together to satisfy my craving for picky food. Simply peeled slices of avocado wrapped in smoky, salty, parma ham and nothing more. I think these would make very elegant dinner party canapes, but for now, they’re all mine, mine, MINE!
Why is it that no matter how large my lunch, I still end up feeling peckish in the evenings? Perhaps it’s the routine of having 3 meals – no matter how large the previous one, skipping a meal would completely throw me out and I’d feel like I was missing out. Despite the huge pub [...]
Having spent more than 1,000 hours testing 700 variations, scientists at Leeds University claim to have come up with a formula for the perfect bacon butty. This was an in-depth study, with fifty volunteers judging each sandwich according to its taste, texture and flavour. The results show that the key is the crispiness and the [...]
