The British weather has really helped with lockdown (for me). I have enjoyed going for strolls, indulging in milkshakes and getting the barbecue sizzling. Dukeshill Ham kindly gifted me with a fantastic hamper full of free-range, fresh, good quality meat. This just added to the…
I have never been a fresh Jackfruit fan and when there were more dishes with it in I was hesitant to try them at first. Fast forward to a few months later & I can confirm cooked canned jackfruit tastes amazing in dishes. From pulled…
The longer I am at home the more I want to have those delicious meals out. I recreated two of my Wagamama favourites, Firecracker Chicken and Bang Bang Cauliflower using a banging firecracker sauce. You got to try them to appreciate how delicious they are…
These Japanese pancakes have been on my “to make” list ever since I had them at Fuwa Fuwa. I looked at so many recipes online and put bits of them together to create some light, fluffy pancakes. Every spoonful literally melted away and the three…
I have always been a Choux fan however the filling has to be anything but plain cream. My mum normally fills them with vanilla ice cream and tops them with chocolate sauce. Frozen, these taste amazing and bring back so many childhood memories. I got…
I love cooking and I can probably list a few dishes that I have made, inspired by different countries however I thought it would be more exciting to travel by plate within Leicester, my hometown. Leicester is very cultural despite never winning the city of…
I had some baked sweet potatoes left over and decided to make brownies with them. I enjoy a slightly crisp top with a gooey fudgy inside. Nuts or no nuts, plain or loaded, I really do not mind as long as I get that good…
The scars left from having cheap dry acidic wine at work parties has always made me steer away from the drink until recently. I have been lucky to try some fine wines and now my love for the drink is growing (either that or with…
Taking photos of food can be so much fun and I have found the more you take photos the more creative you get. I have a long way to go however have learnt so much along the way especially in terms of backdrops. I try…
It is that time of the year when we can indulge in chocolate like it is going out of fashion. There is nothing wrong with that is there? Here are some of my favourite Easter bakes I had fun making. Hope you enjoy making them…