Peanut-dressed Noodle Salad With Carrots And Herbs

This does not in anyway feel like a salad! But this is a dish we eat warm or cold and find very filling. The herbs - Thai basil is just splendid - add a refreshing punchy element. The noodles slathered in that wonderfully spicy peanut marinade are very lovely but very substantial. We like this …

She’s Getting Tired Of Her High-Class Toys

For today's playful Song Lyric Sunday theme, I could not think of any songs about toys, so I instead I have chosen a song that mentions toys - "high-class toys". Billy Joel's "Uptown Girl" is such a fun, upbeat track with bags of appeal. I love Billy Joel's original track, with lyrics telling the story …

Clearspring Organic Japanese Kukicha Tea

Clearspring Organic products seem to have multiplied and now dominate our kitchen pantry. I like the brand. It all started out with their Green Tea...and their Tamari Soya Sauce...but then we found more and more we loved from their range of products. Whenever I reach for a Clearspring Organic products, I feel it will be …

Seville Orange Tart

When I was a child, my dear mama provided me with some culinary advice that I have never forgotten - "don't mix orange and milk". I remember drinking a glass of milk followed a short time later by a glass orange juice and then running around with my friends - and the result was not …

Listening To The Kind Of Music She Doesn’t Like

Apologies for the slight mix up in my scheduling. I misread Jim's post last week - or confused the dates - and ended up with a song about toys ready to go this morning. When I realized late last night, I felt too weary to come up with a new Song Lyric Sunday post. So …

Budweiser Beer

I remember vividly how it was that a crate of Budweiser entered through our front door. It was one of these international football competitions (I do not recall which) that was sponsored by Budweiser. There was a deluge of advertising for Budweiser everywhere you turned. Our nephew Wills was living with us at the time …

Spiced Honeyed Aubergines With Harissa Couscous

This Waitrose recipe card taught me something I will be forever grateful for - the combination of honey and harissa is sensational. I think I need to experiment with other vegetables to see how else I can use this delicious blend. The abundance of herbs in the couscous is just wonderful, perfect for summer, and …

Scream And Shout Like You Can Say What You Want

What seemed like a not so interesting theme for today's Song Lyric Sunday turned out to be rather interesting after all. (All is forgiven Simon Cowell). I had no idea that the likes of Carrie Underwood and Jennifer Hudson tried their hand at a television talent show. I have opted to feature Jennifer Hudson, as …

Kaapzicht Estate Bush Vine Chenin Blanc Stellenbosch

There are a dozen or so wines that seem to regularly feature in special offers at Waitrose. This is one of them. I imagine that buyers have opted to invest in large quantities as there is plenty to please most palates. Restrained but honey sweet (Robert likes the sweetness) and luscious. There seems to be …

Tortilla Quiche

I don't often see recipe cards in Tesco, but one day they had some on display in our local Tesco Express. I believe it was part of their Food Love Series. This one was entitled Elena's Cheeky Tortilla Quiche. I tucked it away with other recipes and it has taken ages to get around to …