Wednesday 28th March 2012 – Views from the Hills – Launch Party. On a lovely sunny afternoon in Solano, 13 woman sat together on the terrace with a fantastic view over the valley and into the hills opposite. We had brought a huge variety of home-made cakes, biscuits, savouries and delicacies which we shared and delighted …
Who can but desire the luscious juiciness, of the ruby red seeds from a Pomegranate – Like Ruby Gems, glistening awaiting to adorn dishes, with the jewel like presence. Pomegranates (Granadas) I believe are the jewel of autumn, just as some of us take to hibernation, the beautiful pomegranate hangs from it’s tree, …
Who ate all the Pies ? I love celebrating food in all it’s glory, and any excuse to research a dish, or prepare a dish is good for me. So with the U.K celebrating ‘National Pie Week’ I thought well I maybe up a mountain, at La Rosilla in the deepest Axarquia of Andalucia, but I …
Clear blue skies and temperatures mild, exlporing , den making perfect days for a child. Sun shining, time to sit with my book, Inspired to alfresco Paella to cook. With tasty leftovers in hand, a day at the beach picnic on the sand. Return to La Rosilla with rosie cheeks and smiles …
I needed to go food shopping, restock, fill the cupboards, so when I opened them they would be full of inspiration, bursting with goodies, little gems, just waiting to be created into something yummy. But today was not the day to go shopping, well I’m mean I couldn’t, logistics, chores, lack of enthusiasm were all …
As I logged on this morning, I was pleasantly informed today was ‘Black Monday’, oh joy of all joys, what a great way to start the day, with a positive mental attitude and all that ??? So I thought well, I’m going to prove them wrong. Often we are all guilty of focusing …
Everyone loves to receive a gift, an offering, I am no exception, and if it comes in the guise of food even better. My bounty this week was huge bag of Avocados, scrumped ! no picked by a local for me. The perfect avocado season, but like when all fruits and vegetables are at their …
D-Day is fast approaching, that is the day when, my will power needs to be at its strongest, and I have to put my good intentions to the test. Many will have already started their new regime, their ‘New Year, New You’ campaign, well mine’s looming…Why so late late I hear many of you cry …
