..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
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Pasta for Italian Day
What a great day. I'd forgotten just how much fun it is to make fresh pasta; very satisfying. I'd also forgotten how much hard work is required to knead the dough, especially when you have an audience of 8-year-old schoolchildren. This is the 10 minutes or so between the lovely eggs nestling in a flour … Continue reading Pasta for Italian Day
Reflecting on FRD2014
I was appointed as a Food Revolution Ambassador a mere 10 days before the big event on 16 May 2014. I still remember exactly how I felt receiving that email - simply overjoyed. And then it hit me... what am I actually going to do?! A few days later I'd secured a slot with my … Continue reading Reflecting on FRD2014
Food Fit For Felix 