My fiancé introduced me to this dish as he used to cook it a lot in France, over there it’s called ‘caviar d’aubergine.’ It’s perfect for this time of the year after overindulging at Christmas as it’s healthy, great for a snack and also tastes lovely. Sometimes when we fancy an easy dinner we’ll make … Continue reading »
When I first moved to Gibraltar I mourned the loss of Pret a Manger. Rather than my favourite halloumi & red pepper or rocket & crayfish salads and sarnies I was faced with ham, cheese and egg options in nasty white bread, covered in a mountain of mayo, yuck! Maybe I just got unlucky though, … Continue reading »
This dish is one of my favourites which I cooked regularly. It’s delicious, easy and reasonably healthy and it’s great for this time of year as it’s really warming and filling. Ingredients (serves 4) 1kg sweet potatoes, cubed 2 tsp ras-el-hanout , or a mix of ground cinnamon and cumin 4 skinless, chicken breasts 2 tbsp olive oil 1 … Continue reading »
It’s 13 more sleep until Christmas and I’ll be returning to England for the Christmas holidays and I’m counting down the hours! The TV channels in Gibraltar are the same as in the UK so I’m sick of watching these titillating, scrummy food adverts. As soon as I step off the plane I’m heading to … Continue reading »
This recipe is perfect for a Sunday morning breakfast, it’s extremely simple to make and is only around 150 calories per muffin. It’s not a muffin as such as it’s made with cubes of bread but it tastes delicious, the pic does not do it justice! I prefer mine with a steaming hot mug of green tea. … Continue reading »
I have to admit that since I moved to Gibraltar, I have sampled a real mix of quality when eating out, some places have been amazing but some have been pretty poor. The British culture of chips, eggs and burgers is pretty prevalent which is a big thumbs down for me but there there are also some real gems. Due to the … Continue reading »
I was back in London Town again last weekend as it was my fiance’s birthday and it was SO good to be back! London is my favourite city in the world and where I feel most at home so it was great to return and do all my favourite things and see my bessie mates. On Friday … Continue reading »
I was expecting Bilbao to be an arty, industrial metropolis but I was surprised to find it was an eclectic mix of traditional Basque culture and historic buildings which makes for a winning combination. It’s one of those cities that has oodles of soul, it reminded me a little of Berlin which is one of my favourite cities in the world. The Guggenheim museum is … Continue reading »
I must confess, I’m a huge James Bond fan, I love everything about the films. The beautiful locations, stylish cinematography, cool gadgets and beautiful people, especially….Mr Connery. I recently went to watch Skyfall and I thoroughly enjoyed it, especially the stunning scenes of London Town. This got me thinking about The Living Daylights film starring Timothy Dalton from 1987 and that great scene on the Rock … Continue reading »
If you love astounding tasting food then I highly recommend that you take a trip to San Sebastián in the Basque region of Northern Spain, a weekend is enough to experience the highlights. It certainly ticked a few boxes for me! Beautiful location on the Bay of Biscay? Check. The highest concentration of Michelen star restaurants on the planet? Check. Beautiful Basque architecture. Check. Pinxto is the local Basque speciality, which is basically the … Continue reading »
