This Levantine staple fascinates me as children just can't seem get enough of it. I've met very few younglings that would reject a tub of hummus and crudités - but where does that desire stem from? Without doubt it's most certainly delicious and comforting, but would you expect the same reaction from "hey kids, fancy … Continue reading Hummus
Recipes
Chilli Jam
Hot and spicy but like no other chilli sauce, this delightful condiment is curiously both sweet and savoury. Amazing with meat, cheese, whatever; I'll admit to eating it on toast for a punchy breakfast and even straight from the spoon.. I literally love the stuff. A glut of red chillies brings a naughty smile to … Continue reading Chilli Jam
Vietnamese Rice Paper Rolls
..aka Summer rolls or more accurately, Gỏi cuốn, these little Vietnamese beauties are super-fun for younglings and still quite an exotic concept in the UK. They were staple lunchtime fayre back in our Australia days due to the proximity to South East Asia and its heavy influence in the region. They're a pretty healthy alternative … Continue reading Vietnamese Rice Paper Rolls
Sourdough Bread
As promised, here's the recipe I'm generally following to make sourdough loaves. It assumes that you have a dutch oven, but if you don't, you can use a large cast iron cooking pot with a tight fitting lid. The story begins with a sourdough starter. If you don't already have your own, you can find … Continue reading Sourdough Bread
Kimchi
This is by far my favourite Kimchi recipe to date. I say to date, as I have no intention of getting off the experimentation bus, and neither should you. Kimchi is the national dish of Korea and consists of vegetables which are salted and fermented with garlic, ginger and chilli etc. It's eaten as a … Continue reading Kimchi
