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Aberdeen Angus Beef Sausage & Shrimp Scampi Fiorelli Pasta

» by diva June 22nd, 2008 at 8:11 pm » Comments (14)

God bless the freezer.
As just about everyone’s moved out of the grey and grim Selly Oak, the ones left behind aren’t forsaken but presented with leftover food and freezable/perishable products. You wouldn’t believe the amount of food that everyone stores in their freezer and then, just forget about. It’s awesome. Of course, just about everything’s […]



Unsuccessful Fishing at Cookham & Harissa Lamb

» by diva June 20th, 2008 at 4:25 pm » Comments (12)

mixed-coloured maggots for bait
3 days ago, we went fishing in Maidenhead, Cookham. A fishing rod, 2 reels of fishing line, hooks, a box of wriggling mixed-coloured maggots, a variety of snacks and a lovely packed (choice of) smoked salmon or chorizo sandwich lunch (provided by Alex’s mum); Thus was 4 fresh-faced youths all set to […]



Lightly Smoked Salmon with Dill & Allspice Couscous Crust and Tomato, Mozzarella & Kiwi Salad

» by diva June 18th, 2008 at 8:51 pm » Comments (20)

Don’t be daunted by the length of its name, it’s actually an extremely easy dish. Almost no cooking required!
My clothes are out in the garden, neatly hung up on the washing line. The sun comes and goes in intervals. The DHL guy has picked up my parcel and the customs form was no trouble at […]



Stuffed Prosciutto-Wrapped Chicken Breast & Tomato Sauce

» by diva June 3rd, 2008 at 5:08 pm » Comments (19)

I watch cooking shows as I plough through lunch. That’s quite intense. Eating as I watch others cook and eat. I suppose it’s equivalent to having a meal with others but you know, it does seem a little odd considering that’s become a daily habit. One cannot live without Channel 260 - UKTV food. […]