Random Dessert!

Dear all,

How about a random dessert this time? Blondie/brownie mix.



And because everything becomes a little more festive with powdered sugar:



Happy New Year!

Random dinner time! (2)

Dear all,

More random dinners! jjajangmyeon! Black bean sauce noodles, Korean style.



Also: Merry Christmas!!!

Random dinner time!

Dear all,

Not always spectacular, but always tasty: random dinner decisions. Thought I would share some with you.


Udon with miso nasu!

Pre-christmas dinner

Dear all,

It's been a while!

Extra special treat for the long wait: my pre-christmas dinner with friends. Rather than the usual dessert I decided to do the starter for a change. I present you with:


Snow-flake cheesy biscuits with poppy and fennel seeds.


My army. My army of penguins! Big hit I can tell you, and tasty too. Made of black olives, cream cheese and carrot. Definitely a simple-but-effective dish!!


I'm afraid the penguins were hungry so I didn't get a good pictures of the Devils on Horseback, a typical Christmas treat. For those in the unknown: dates stuffed with cream cheese and a whole almond, wrapped in bacon and baked in the oven. Served warm and very tasty! And to go with these lovely treats, a welcome cocktail for my friends. Christmas pear Prosecco (ginger syrup, stem ginger, pear juice and prosecco in a glass dipped in sugar and cinnamon). Cheers!


But wait, there's more!? Sage and onion bread-to-share, and a plaited sun-dried tomato, red pesto and parmesan loaf.


And to go with the bread: sun-dried tomato, basil and parmesan butter, and a garlic and chili butter.


Oh and my lovely friends also made lovely food! Sage and pea soup with diced cheek of veal, and the main course: venison with garlic/rosemary potatoes and sprouts with pancetta and chestnuts, served with home made cranberry sauce.


Last and definitely not least: tiramisu.