Monthly Archives: February 2008

Greek Yoghurt with rhubarb, mango and pomegranate

Posted on February 25, 2008 by

I wondered if this warranted a blog post, it hardly requires a recipe, but, it is pretty and a delicious and healthy start to the day. All part of a new breakfast regime I am trying to implement! I am … Continue reading →

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Spiced Chickpeas with Spinach

Posted on February 22, 2008 by

Yum scrum! Spiced chickpeas with spinach. The humble chickpea, small and nutty, packed full of protein and fibre. So tasty and cheap, I bow before thee. I first had chickpeas in a youth hostel in Rome many years ago, at … Continue reading →

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Rhubarb Fool

Posted on February 19, 2008 by

On a recent trip to Borough Market I spied lots of forced yorkshire rhubarb, and recalled a childhood rhubarb obssession. Stewed rhubarb with custard is, for me, very evocative of my childhood. I loved it, just simply chopped and stewed … Continue reading →

Posted in Dessert, Fruit, Recipe | 16 Comments

Chorizo & butter bean tart

Posted on February 17, 2008 by

I wanted to cook but really wasn’t in the mood for making something elaborate, it has been a long and heavy week. I wanted something substantial, nourishing and comforting, that would use up lots of things in my fridge. So … Continue reading →

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Happy Hallmark Day

Posted on February 14, 2008 by

Well, yes, I am a cynic, but I do have a romantic thread, so, I struggle with this day. My conclusion is, it’s great to be romantic but not necessarily with everyone else in the world on the same day, … Continue reading →

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