The cake of Saint James - a medieval masterpiece that pairs perfectly with a mid-morning cortado coffee. Its exact origins and specific recipe are long gone in the winds of time, but the celebration of the patron saint of Spain continues, especially on the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage and in the Galician capital Santiago de Compostela. I'm … Continue reading Tarta de Santiago
Recipes
Hummus
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
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
Food Fit For Felix 