Spaghetti with Pork and Fennel RaguThere are times in my kitchen when I have to do the ‘food‘ dance, which translates to ‘this meal is incredible’ and yes, this one always gets my hips moving. Already incredible and full of flavour, add more fennel if you love the taste, but most importantly, this dish is was born to share.
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Victoria Sandwich with Raspberry Vanilla CremeI love a sponge and can’t really go past a slice of Victoria Sandwich. These cakes can be found on the counters of most tea shops in and around the UK. Served in wedges, sandwiched together with lashings of deep red raspberry jam and fluffy light cream, it is the perfect accompaniment to a cup of English Breakfast tea. For sponge perfection – take your time adding the eggs.
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Louisiana GumboInspired by the Hot 8 Brass band from New Orleans, this authentic gumbo recipe really knocks your socks off. Fresh vegetables wrapped around a thick spicy sauce, punctuated with sticky chicken, spicy sausage and the odd pop of a succulent prawn, is the perfect way to start an evening with friends or in front of the TV or just because you deserve it.
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Panko-crumbed Herby Vegetarian PattiesFor a vegetarian patty to be robust enough, I believe chickpeas are the answer, and they can take a lot of flavour. They are also incredibly versatile, affordable and go a very long way. Next time you want some patties, bung these on your barbecue!
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Love Heart Strawberry TartsGorgeous as a girly treat for high tea with your besties, or fabulous for a romantic ‘dessert à deux’ (leaving you half a dozen to choose from when you need a sweet midnight feast!)… These quick and sumptuous tarts are summery, impressive, yet so simple – You’ll be whipping them up in a flash whenever your heart desires…
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25th
February 2021 |
Is too much gin a sin?GinGin : 4 New Regent Street Christchurch Luke Dawkins is a man who sucks the juice out of life and lives every inch of his aesthetic, quirky personality and infectious nature. We met about 2 years ago when I walked into GinGin Victoria Street; him on one side of the bar and me the other;… |
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23rd
October 2019 |
Good in the ‘Hood : The Permit RoomThe Permit Room 779 Colombo Street Lunch Menu : $5 – 20 Dinner Menu : $10 – $36 “Welcome to the days of East – Indian prohibition. As a visitor, inside these four walls, the laws against extravagance don’t apply. The Permit Room has attained a license from the authorities in your name. Tonight you… |
