Saffron

At this time of the year, I am usually in Morocco. I love Autumn in the Maghreb. The date harvest is in full swing as is the olive harvest and the pressing of the new season’s oil. But the absolute highlight for me, is the 2 week saffron picking period. We get...

Buffalo Milk Cheeses

Now that the sun is shining, basil seedlings are ready for planting and tomatoes are starting to taste like they should, cravings start for fresh, milky buffalo mozzarella to pair with them –  torn into little pieces and dressed simply with sea salt, freshly...

Chocolate

  Chocolate ecstasy Have been having plenty of chocolate craving moments lately. The latest Lindt dark with sea salt is pretty special for an afternoon fix.  My great niece, pictured above, is already a connoisseur of fine chocolate and very fussy about the...

Artichokes

          (Since posting this item, I have had a fabulous salad of artichokes, new season’s broad beans and shaved Asiago cheese at Sosta Cucina and shot this image of super fresh produce just delivered to them (also on the menu at the...

Moroccan Sugar Cones

In Morocco,  sugar is traditionally sold in 2kg cones.  I often see cart loads of blue and white wrapped cones being distributed from a depot in the Mellah area of Marrakech.  In rural markets, people cannot always afford the whole cone and so pieces are broken off...