In the UK fresh apples are available almost all year round – I imagine most Brits would find the idea of buying apples months after they were picked more than a little strange. But that’s exactly what happens in the US and Australia. Something I struggled to grasp after moving to Australia. The apple season … Continue reading
After my recent success with mango chutney I decided to continue on the Indian theme for my next recipe post. At the same time I was tempted by a great offer on limes at Harris Farm Markets. I love using limes, especially in Mexican dishes. Limes are not only high in vitamin C they also contain … Continue reading
I have many fond memories of Indian feasts growing up in the UK. And it’s these memories (and the end of the mango season) that inspired this, my 100th blog post……. In most British towns curry loving parents introduce their children to the local Indian restaurant or take-away at a relatively young age. Many of … Continue reading
For what seems like forever my weekly to-do list has included ‘make some pickles’. It’s something I always plan to do on a rainy day but then get caught up making more essential things like home-made chicken stock. So this week I committed to making at least one new pickle. I chose the following beetroot recipe … Continue reading
