I have a bit of a habit of perusing international grocery stores, getting a “little” over excited and probably (definitely) buying too many things. I often spot items that I not only don’t know how to cook with, but often not even recognise, so in my excitement to learn, they get added to the shopping […]
Beetroot and Kumquat Salad with Quinoa
Over the last few years my dad has planted a number of wonderfully ornate kumquat trees, and it got me thinking of what else you can do with them, apart from a pretty smashing marmalade. If you haven’t eaten kumquats before, it may seem a little odd that you are primarily eating citrus peel, but […]
Herby Rye Berry Salad with Yogurt Dressing
The story of this salad began with a small problem, well if you consider 25 kg small. For some reason, still beyond my understanding a 25 kg bag of rye grains was purchased (bear in mind we live in a small apartment). The idea of baking ones own rye bread never bore many fruits. So […]
Fennel and Orange Salad
I’m not sure this really qualifies as a recipe, but it is such a great combination and one of my favourite ways of using a bulb of fennel. In my opinion, the thinner you can slice the fennel, the better this salad is, so if you have a mandolin I highly recommend pulling it out […]
Roast Pumpkin Salad
Last year I went on holiday to Morocco, I had been forewarned that I would get pretty sick of the food after about a week, but having tried my hand at a few Moroccan dishes in the past I decided that that would not be the case. Sadly, I was sorely disappointed to find that […]
My Aunty’s Carrot Salad
I asked for this recipe from my aunty years ago after she brought this salad to a family gathering. It’s so simple, but has a great kick from the dressing. This recipe is also very versatile, other vegetables can be added like shredded napa cabbage, beans sprouts, sliced spring onion or cucumber. The herbs and […]
