I love ricotta. I have been making ricotta ever since my Italian cooking course last year. Ricotta is a beautiful light "whey" cheese which can be used in a variety of sweet and savoury dishes. Sweet dishes include tiramisu, cheesecake, and cannoli. Savoury dishes include spinach and ricotta parcels, quiches, fritters etc. The texture of... Continue Reading →
Twisty Mac and Cheese
I have very fond memories of eating macaroni cheese as a kid for lunch. Sitting around the family table, and being hungry as. Coming from a family of 6, food had to be cooked in big quantities, and this is something that can be prepared so easily and quickly. There is something very comforting about... Continue Reading →
Frozen Strawberry Cloud Cake
It has been nearly a year since I received my lovely Kitchen Aid! After giving hints to my husband, who has enjoyed my cooking for many years, I received my bright shiny red Kitchen Aid from him for Christmas in 2013. I was in tears when I received it! Every good cook should have an... Continue Reading →
Moroccan Mince
Our household is entering a new phase. When both your daughters are over 18, does that mean our responsibilities as parents are over? This was a post my husband put on Facebook, before our girls went out clubbing. It really is a must-do, hitting the town as soon as you turn 18. Our daughters will... Continue Reading →
On top of spaghetti, all covered in cheese, I lost my poor meatball, when somebody sneezed. It rolled off the table, and onto the floor... This is the beginning of a song I used to sing when I was little, and it brings backs memories of slurping spaghetti and eating meatballs, and the fun of... Continue Reading →