Minichefs: how to make apple cake
Posted on 03. Feb, 2012 by Marina in Food & Drink
Apple pie is like a hug from an old friend. It’s your favourite mug for tea, the book you curl up with but never finish and the view you plunge through traffic to watch the sun set over. Some like apple pie made from thinly sliced Granny Smith, some opt for half moons of Golden [...]
Watermelon, sesame seed & feta salad
Posted on 02. Feb, 2012 by Marina in Food & Drink
Got a watermelon in the fridge and wondering what to do with it? Plain slices can get old. If you have two minutes, some green leaves and a bit of feta – whip up this lightning speed salad for a refreshing lunch or snack. Serves 4 (download print-friendly recipe). Ingredients 500g watermelon, peeled and cut [...]
Three toppings for oysters
Posted on 31. Jan, 2012 by Marina in Food & Drink
Oysters are fantastic. Read our article on everything you need to know about oysters and get inspired with these three easy topping and sauce ideas. Did someone say beach picnic? Don’t mind if we do. 1. Lemon Shallot Vinaigrette 12 oysters 2 shallots, minced 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice 1/8 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon Tabasco [...]
A trio of crème brûlée
Posted on 30. Jan, 2012 by Marina in Food & Drink
Crème brûlée is one of the classic desserts to master and gives you an excuse to wave a blowtorch around the kitchen and indulge the pyromaniac within for the sake of caramel. Great for dinner parties, it can be made in advance, stored in the fridge and given the finishing touches just prior to serving. The [...]
How to make granola
Posted on 26. Jan, 2012 by Marina in Food & Drink
Having a jar of granola on standby is a wise healthy breakfast strategy. Especially if you make it yourself and include all the things you love (cranberries, toasted almonds, plump raisins, fresh coconut chips). Pair it with some fresh seasonal fruit, top it with Bulgarian yoghurt and you’ll be A for away. How to make [...]
Granola cookies
Posted on 25. Jan, 2012 by BakeLoveNotWar in Food & Drink
If you’ve ever wondered whether the chocolate chip cookie comes in a healthier version, look no further. These granola cookies are scrumptious snacks with plenty of nutritious ingredients instead of the usual chocolate chips. My test batch disappeared in a couple of hours, so I think it’s safe to say they are at least marginally [...]
Papaya, lime, Bulgarian yoghurt and pistachio nut salad
Posted on 24. Jan, 2012 by Marina in Food & Drink
Bored of muesli for breakfast? Yes. That’s okay, variety is the spice of life. This refreshing fruit breakfast is easy to prepare, and if you keep some pistachios in the cupboard it can be yours once a week with ease. Serves 2 (download print-friendly recipe). Ingredients: 2 baby papayas, peeled, halved and seeds scraped out [...]
Make ice lollies with ZOKU: Pickle Juice Pops
Posted on 19. Jan, 2012 by Marina in Food & Drink
Pickle juice ice lollies? Do you hear crickets? Contrary to what your human survival instincts might be whispering right now, they are delicious. To make pickle pops, all you need is pickles (aka gherkins) in their brine. We recommend Koo and Goldcrest brands – The Goldcrest has very clear juice which goes white, whilst Koo (Sweet & Sour) [...]
How to make soda bread
Posted on 18. Jan, 2012 by Bridget McNulty in Food & Drink
You know those days when you really feel like a loaf of freshly-baked bread, still warm from the oven, but you don’t want to have to mission to your nearest bakery or (even worse) wait for the bread to rise? I have the answer! Not only do I have the answer, I have the answer that [...]
How to make pickles
Posted on 18. Jan, 2012 by Renée Nesbitt in Food & Drink
Ever been in a pickle? Ever made pickles yourself? The latter is a great idea and this step-by-step recipe will get you pickling like Peter Piper. So easy, you can do it talking on the phone (for real). Fills two 1 liter jars. Download print-friendly recipe. Ingredients: 1kg small Israeli cucumbers 3 cups water 2 cups [...]
