Carta di Musica {or Music Paper Bread}
I remember watching Rick Stein as part of his Mediterranean Escapes series visiting Sardinia where a local baker made pane carasau or carta di musica {music paper bread} which looks … Continue reading
A Lesson in Bread Baking
Why is making bread such a challenge? I’ve made those pre-packed versions which have worked out fine 99% of the time but add yeast to the mix and that’s where … Continue reading
An Easy Tomato Bread packed with Goodness
I have a great love of tomato bread and my local boulangerie offers a fine tomato and fennel seed loaf which is divine. But today, I fancied making my own. … Continue reading
A Warming Pork Soup
Autumn has arrived and the kids are back in school. The central heating was turned on last night for the first time in ages. I love cooking at this time … Continue reading
An Eggstatic Start to the Day!
It’s miserable outside, raining cats and dogs and I can feel an Autumn chill in the air. We just managed to get the last of the plums off the tree … Continue reading
Salt, Pepper and a Dollop of Cream 