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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 […]



Apple & Summerberry Crumble

» by diva April 28th, 2008 at 5:24 pm » Comments (10)

Before you say anything, here’s a spoiler: this is a failed attempt! I know…how can one ruin a crumble. Not to worry though, because I did it. I’ve been awarded the champion spaced-out idiot of the century; what a laugh.
Are you a crumble or cobbler person? Can’t decide? I know…the decision is always a tough […]



Welsh Cakes

» by diva March 26th, 2008 at 11:12 am » Comments (2)

Think I made fish cakes? Or tiny burgers? Wrong again.
Never heard of Welsh Cakes? Well, if you’re not Welsh, you can still find out more about this teatime delicacy here. Originally cooked over a hot stone or bakestone over a fire instead of baked, they were a good alternative to bread (or when there was […]