by meerafreeman | Nov 11, 2010 | Photography, Produce
I am missing the beauty of the date harvest in Morocco this year. The colours must be seen to be believed and are so stunningly captured by the French artist Jacques Majorelle in his 1921 portrayal of the Date Market in Marrakech, one of the few paintings I truly lust...
by meerafreeman | Nov 3, 2010 | Produce
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...
by meerafreeman | Oct 24, 2010 | Life's Little Pleasures, Produce
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...
by meerafreeman | Oct 21, 2010 | Life's Little Pleasures, Produce
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...
by meerafreeman | Oct 5, 2010 | Produce, Recipes
(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...
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