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Czech Christmas, More or Less Traditional

Posted on 06/01/2012 by

Christmas has thankfully been put to rest for another year, and it’s time to reflect on what we’ve achieved in the kitchen over the festive period. It was my intention to provide an in-depth visually driven report on Czech Christmas … Continue reading →

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From Russia with Love and Beetroots

Posted on 24/12/2011 by

The sky is an odious yellowy grey hue, spitting our fluffy snowflakes the size of walnuts which fall to the ground in slow motion, covering our garden in a thin, goose down like layer of new snow that I know … Continue reading →

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What on Earth Do I Do with a Pumpkin

Posted on 27/10/2011 by

Correct me if I’m wrong but an excess of pumpkin will be the bane of our lives for the next few weeks, at least those who have small children who positively demand a Jack o Lantern because next doors have … Continue reading →

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The Culinary Equivalent of a Hug

Posted on 16/08/2011 by

I found myself feeling slightly below par mentally the other day. Contemplating my next moves has brought out my melancholy side, that’s the one that normally stays in because it does not want to bum anyone out – least of … Continue reading →

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A Week of Tomatoes – Roast Tomato, Chilli & Cumin Soup

Posted on 14/07/2011 by

So here we are, finally at the end of my epic trilogy. Having made tomato ketchup and sun dried tomatoes I really craved tomato soup as something full of tomatoey goodness that can be eaten immediately. Having been quite intimately … Continue reading →

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