Along with all the obvious summer joys (the sun, warmth and linen dresses) summer berries are one of the things I hangout for all year. So on this sunny Friday I have decided to celebrate the week with my favourite summer cake. It’s bright, colourful and bursting with summer berries, perfect for lazing in the park or around the pool if you’re lucky enough! Enjoy, … Continue reading Layered Spiced Summer Berry Sponge
Happy weekend all! National Fishing Month starts today so I thought I’d get in the spirit and share one of my favourite recipes for freshly caught fish- summer ceviche. I love ceviche, it’s so light, fresh and bright, just what you want and need in this balmy weather! The key to this recipe is freshness, making sure your fish and prawns are as fresh as … Continue reading Summer Cerviche
Summer is a time to be social, which means I’m often in my kitchen whipping up meals to serve hungry guests. This is one of my favourite go-to recipes to pull out when running home from a big day. It’s luscious and vibrant and always goes down a treat with guests. So why not whip some up and invite some friends over! Enjoy, Katie x … Continue reading Beetroot, Cashew and Parmesan Dip
Looking for something a little different for brunch the May Day bank holiday? Then look no further! These soft-boiled panko eggs are simple yet decadent, the perfect start to a lovely lazy bank holiday. Enjoy, Katie x Panko Soft-Boiled Eggs Cooking time: 10 minutes Serves: 2 Ingredients 5 eggs, room temperature 1 tbsp. sesame seed 2 tbsp. plain flour ½ cup panko … Continue reading Panko Soft-Boiled Eggs
Faconnable Spring ’12 from Toth on Vimeo. Continue reading Faconnable
Beautiful. Hunt. Begins. from Bellechasse on Vimeo. Continue reading Bellechasse
Dim – Réalisateur Jean Paul Goude from Bernard Guillon on Vimeo. Continue reading Dim
The Euros start today so I thought I’d create the perfect snack to share whilst watching the tournament unfold, chicken wings with a French twist. Come on England! Enjoy, Katie x Cooking time: 15 minutes Serves: 4-8 Ingredients 500g Chicken wings Small handful of fresh thyme 12 bay leaves 24 peppercorn 1 jar preserved lemon 1 tsp. salt 4 cloves garlic 2 tbsp. honey … Continue reading Provence Chicken Wings
Happy Friday all! This weekend I have a gluten intolerant friend coming around this so I thought I’d surprise her with some blinis with a twist. They’re soft, light and extremely moreish. Enjoy, Katie x Cooking time: 20 minutes plus 2 hours pre time Serves: 4 dozen Ingredients 110g rice flour 90g Buckwheat flour 3 egg 50g butter 3 tbsp. yogurt 250ml milk 1-2 … Continue reading Squid ink Blini
Steamed Salmon and Eggs Brunch is my favourite weekend dish. I love the lazy, decadent feeling of a leisurely breakfast knowing I have nothing to do for the rest of day. However, I find myself getting a little bored of the same brunch fare. This week I give you a brunch staple with a twist, steamed salmon and eggs. They are easy, fluffy and creamy … Continue reading Steamed Salmon and Eggs
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