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Cacao al Pepe Chocolate Chunk Cookies

» by diva September 9th, 2008 at 8:44 am » Comments (20)

True to The Sugar Bar, Diva (pardon the 3rd person reference) has gone back to basics (and also returned from her EN VACANCES status) - cookies ! I’ve of course chosen the chocolate species of cookies that are sumptuous, classic, easy and a favourite staple in almost any home.
Mum was nagging at me to use […]



Diva-Style Meatballs with Pasta

» by diva July 7th, 2008 at 4:44 pm » Comments (21)

I haven’t been posting much lately because I’m enjoying the comforts of a mother’s cooking. I get to flash my culinary tricks only on the weekends or when someone’s got an itch in their sweet tooth and that’s pretty seldom now that I’m home (the land of Ben & Jerry’s and Haagen Dazs). The weekend […]



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

» by diva June 18th, 2008 at 8:51 pm » Comments (21)

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 […]



Chinese Roast Duck Leg with Sweet Spicy Sauce and Radish, Carrot & Sesame Salad

» by diva May 22nd, 2008 at 6:42 pm » Comments (13)

A sucker for legs on a plate?
If you’re nodding, don’t worry you fine chump because so am I.
Almost everyone has heard of Peking Duck. It’s so yummy isn’t it. This is something like that, except without the pancake and that lovely thick, sticky sauce. Using the same kind of flavours, here’s my end of […]