Hello! It’s been a while. But although there seemed to be silence, there was actually a lot going on behind the scenes over here. So...without further delay, welcome to the new 80 ...
Guava Bars
So, I’ve been walking lately. A brisk morning walk several times a week, as well as walking wherever I can vis a vis taking the car. Although I have always espoused a life of decadence ...
Quick Blueberry and Chia Seed Jam
Did I ever tell you that my father was a photographer? If not by profession then definitely by heart. Long before the arrival of digital cameras, he lugged his (what seemed to me then) huge camera ...
Orange Marmalade
I don’t know much about celebrities, much less about celebrity couples. Despite having good friends who are very much in the know (one in particular comes to mind) I remain, blithely, and blissfully, ...
Nigella’s Banana Bread
If you don’t want to see yet another banana bread recipe on this blog, walk away now. Or better yet, perhaps I could interest you in some Asian-inspired, deeply flavored braised chicken or a robust ...
Balsamic Roasted Grapes
Have you ever found yourself with some leftover grapes? Grapes are lovely, and I do enjoy them, especially chilled on a hot-ish day, or after an especially rich dinner. They are also excellent ...
Creamy Avocado Soba
I had been talking about living in the city so much that I completely forgot that my mum has a plot not too far out that yields a bit of fresh fruit now and then (not a grand farm or ...
Peach Nectarine and Blueberry Pie
One of the grand epiphanies I had when I started cooking and baking was that I never needed to be a slave to my cravings anymore. That is not to say I never had to give in to them, oh no. On the ...
Brown Butter Pear Crumble Cake
Oh boy, that's a mouthful. I've mentioned before that I am not the best recipe namer on the block, and if you didn't believe me then, I suppose you do now. Instead of cleverly coming up with that ...
Rich Chocolate Banana Bread
Let’s pretend. So much of how I entertained myself as a little girl had to do with pretending. I was never fast enough or strong enough or athletic enough or, um, lean enough to join in all the ...