November 11, 2009
Shetland Mussels, Garlic, White Wine, Crème Fraiche The cool, pristine waters that surround the Shetland Isles are an ideal habitat for growing blue mussels (mytilis edulis). Mussels harvested in Shetland are grown on ropes, ensuring the mussels never come into contact with the seabed so they don’t ingest any sand or grit, resulting in a lovely […]
October 10, 2009
Blackened Cajun Shrimp Blackening is a Cajun cooking technique where a spice mixture is rubbed on a product and then grilled or seared at a high temperature so that the spice mixture turns black. This process of blackening also increases the intense flavouring of the spice mixture. I love spicy food and I love trying […]
September 30, 2009
Milkshakes & Smoothies A healthy milkshake or smoothie can be a quick fix, using low – fat ice cream, fresh fruit and/or frozen yoghurt. There are no hard and fast rules to making them, so be as experimental as you like. Here are some quick and easy fruit smoothie recipes. These recipes are low in […]
September 29, 2009
Mackerel is characteristically recognised by the dark, zigzag lines on its back. Fresh mackerel has good flavour and texture. As well as being delicious, this is also one of the healthiest fish available full of omega 3 oils. Smoked mackerel can be whole, or filleted, selected for its oil content; it is hot smoked in […]
Breakfast…A Relaxation Technique
December 11, 2009
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Everyone loves to be able to lay about in bed without needing to worry about their every day stresses, and it’s especially wonderful when someone else is up and about with pots and pans! Sometimes the most relaxing breakfast idea is just to spend it doing what you want to do, or letting your loved […]