Tastes of life
We are what we eat and what we do.Archive for chilli
Left overs
Having an allotment or growing vegetables in your garden , makes you realise just how important it is to use up every scrap one way or another . A vegetable or fruit has taken so long to grow from seed to full-grown produce , it seems criminal to throw left overs in the bin.The same goes for meat , poultry or fish.If it is caught or killed for eating the least we can do is to do it justice by enjoying the results through cooking. Even if the produce has been brought from a super market the same applies. Read the rest of this entry »
Flavoured vinegars & oils.
I just love flavourings and as I eat so many salads and spiced food,I just can’t wait to make new ones.
I probably started a few years ago with basil & mint but now make with most other herbs & chillies.
I have experimented with mustards as well which have been successful in the past.Take a look at a few ideas I have put together Read the rest of this entry »
Casseroles & stews
It is the time of year when we need to eat warming food that makes us feel good and are easy to prepare , bung in the oven and leave while we do other chores.Of course you do not have to stick to the original recipe,just add other ingredients you may have in the store cupboard…This type of recipe is never the same twice!
Some like it hot!..Chillies and mustards
I have been experimenting with mustard seeds lately with quite a bit of success.I did not realise how many different flavours you could have.Of course you can have black ,yellow or white mustard seeds in your store cupboard but it’s not that important if you only have one type.. Read the rest of this entry »
Lemon and other citrus recipes
I have been to see my sister for a long weekend. My sister and her partner live in what I would call old Spain in a small town an hour away from Murcia called Blanca where the only shops you have are mostly food shops with loads of fresh produce.In her very small high street she has 4 bakers,5 greengrocers and 3 delis.
