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 up at...
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 ground...
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...
(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 moment...
In Morocco, sugar is traditionally sold in 2kg cones.
a few drops of orange blossom water in a glass of hot water makes for a delicious and digestive after-dinner drink
The promise of summer's approach has me dreaming of figs. This week, I have seen boxes of perfect Turkey Browns from California on the fruit shop shelves but I resist the temptation. All in good time.... Whoever has sat under a fig tree in full leaf will never...
Chillies are grown in Tunisia to make Harissa. Here is a recipe
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