Around the web food round-up: May 2013
The internet is a treasure-trove of interesting information and I’ve found that there’s so many creative and wonderful food-related things to be found online. I’ve decided to start compiling a regular...
View ArticleBasil cream chicken with mushrooms
Basil cream chicken with mushrooms is a dish I used to throw together for friends when I was a poor uni student – it’s impressive enough for entertaining, cheap enough on a shoestring, and tasty enough...
View ArticleBroccoli, cauliflower & parsnip soup
Today is my second Fast Diet (5:2 Diet) ‘Fast Day’ and, just as with my first Fast Day, I planned this one meticulously. By ensuring my meals were purchased, measured and cooked prior to the day it...
View ArticleVintage U.S. food propaganda posters
These public service announcement posters from the images of the U.S. National Archives are a fantastic insight into life in mid-century America. Which one is your favourite? (all images via...
View ArticleHoisin ginger chicken with Shirataki noodles
Coming up with delicious meals for my Fast Diet days has been tricky because of the very strict calorie limit, but Shirataki noodles have made inspiration so much easier. Last night I whipped up this...
View ArticleThe Ultimate Aussie Burger
As season 5 of Masterchef Australia is currently screening in my homeland, we’re catching up on the second series from 2010 here in the UK. So far it’s been a fantastic way to introduce Mr Q to...
View ArticleLobster capunti with white truffle cream & asparagus
I sampled a lot of food when I was at Taste of London this week. A lot. But the one product that I couldn’t forget easily was San Pietro a Pettine’s White Truffle Cream. Delicate, subtle, and earthy....
View ArticleCocoa coconut bites
This recipe for cocoa coconut bites is an old favourite of mine, something my nan taught me to make when I was very small. They’re cheap, they’re delicious, and very easy to make – you won’t even need...
View ArticleBritish classic: Glazed roast chicken
Tesco’s Real Food team got in touch with me this week to share some findings from their latest survey, which says that Brits are passionate about food, but lack the confidence to try something new....
View ArticleChristmas in Australia
I’ve spent the last two years in London experiencing Christmas Day with the in-laws the traditional English way – roast turkey with all the delicious trimmings, frosty weather, hours of television...
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