New Zealand Wine Pairing – Albarino with Salmon Terrine: What do yo you associate with New Zealand wines? For most of us, it’s Sauvignon Blanc. I remember my first taste of Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc – something which quickly changed my preconception of Southern Hemisphere wines. But, there’s much more going on in New Zealand, […]
Fennel and Smoked Salmon Pasta
Lovely Leftovers – Fennel and Smoked Salmon Pasta: An admission, this was going to be the fennel and smoked salmon salad that Janice posted a while ago. Sorry, Janice. It’s COLD and I need warm comfort food. And there’s not much in the house because I am off to Tuscany tomorrow. In fact, I think […]
5-2 Diet Smoked Salmon and Filo Pastry Tart
Getting back to real life and a 5-2 fast day diet freak-out: It seems like a long time since I actually cooked anything myself. Of course, that’s not entirely the case but in the week before the trip to Abruzzo, I was frantically busy and when I did eat at home it was almost always […]
5-2 Diet Fast Day Meal Plans
The 5-2 Diet, Meal Planning and Leftovers Back to the 5-2 Diet for me this week with a 5-2 fast day today and on Saturday. One of the biggest challenges for me at this time of year if I’m trying to lose weight is that my fridge and store cupboard tend to be overful with […]