Originally posted on Cooking Up The Pantry:
I recently got my hands on some beautiful smoked Haddock from Scotland. Any firm fish, smoked or not, works really well here. Serves 6. Ingredients 800g baby potatoes, cooked and halved 400g baby spinach leaves A little freshly grated nutmeg. 50g shallots, peeled and finely sliced 500g fresh…
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Spiced Chocolate Pot with a Raw Raspberry Compote
Originally posted on Wish to Dish:
Bringing a little indulgence to your week… Anyone who knows me well is aware that the way to my heart is through a rich and chocolaty dessert. More specifically through any chocolate mousse/ pot/ ganache or similar gooey concoction. I have taken a quick break from devouring such delights…
Sea of Galilee now 703 feet below sea level
Originally posted on Ferrell's Travel Blog:
A headline in a recent The Times of Israel reads, “Thirsty Sea of Galilee sinking toward lowest level ever recorded.” The article by Melanie Lidman reports that… Northern Israel is experiencing one of the worst droughts in 100 years, leaving the country’s water tables with a deficit of…
Breakfast Tacos With Harissa Potatoes And Corn
Originally posted on Cooking Up The Pantry:
A seriously tasty breakfast taco, heaps of flavour and filling too! Serves 2. Ingredients Oil 10 cooked baby potatoes, quartered 1/4 cup fresh corn 1 tablespoon Harissa paste 1 tablespoon chopped fresh coriander 4 eggs 4 corn tortillas Salt and pepper Method In a frying pan, heat the…
Sausage and Apple Casserole
Originally posted on Cooking Up The Pantry:
Yet more comfort food here! Apples and good pork sausages are a match made in heaven! I tend to use nice fat pork sausages, I get 10 to a kilo and sweet red eating apples as that’s what tends to be in the fruit bowl. Serves 4-6. Ingredients…
France, Memories of World War – Clairière de l’Armistice at Compiègne
Originally posted on Have Bag, Will Travel:
Close by to where we were staying in Vic-Sur-Aisne was a particular place that I was keen to visit so one morning after breakfast I set off alone towards Compiègne and to the Clairière de l’Armistice, a historic site where the armistice of 1918 brought the First-World-War to an end…
France, Cinderella and Joan of Arc
Originally posted on Have Bag, Will Travel:
“This enchanting landmark is an architectural blend of many European styles, from 13th Century French Fortress to late Renaissance Palace. Since it was inspired by no single structure, Cinderella Castle represents them all” – Disney Official Souvenir Book Finding a castle to visit is not difficult in France…
The Culprit Sepsis
Sepsis is the leading cause of death in hospitals. It is the body’s response to an infection that can lead to tissue damage, organ failure, amputations, and death. Sepsis affects over 26 million people worldwide each year. The risk of sepsis can be reduced by practicing good hygiene and staying current with vaccinations. While sepsis…Read more »
France, Soissons and Making Sense of Unfortunate Nicknames
Originally posted on Have Bag, Will Travel:
It was too early to book into our holiday accommodation which was only just a few miles away so after a surprisingly good IBIS Hotel breakfast we set out to explore the town of Soissons. The place was unusually quiet for a Monday morning and many of the shops in…
A grand morning at the Vermilion Lakes
Christopher Martin Photography Time spent at the Vermilion Lakes in Banff National Park is always worthwhile. It had been a while since I had watched day break there so on the weekend I drove up to do that. I went very early so I was able to make some long exposures at the second lake…Read more »