We humans, for the most part, like a bit of ritual in our lives. Well, I know I do. Setting a certain, predictable rhythm to the day creates a sense of purpose and dependability, little ceremonies that break up the chaos in between our modern lifestyles. I like to read in [...]
Archive for January, 2008
Muchos Muesli
Posted in berry, breakfast, brunch, cherry, cinnamon, coconut, dried fruit, fig, fruit, muesli, nuts, pear, walnut, walnuts, yoghurt on January 29, 2008 | 2 Comments »
Christmas Spring Clean
Posted in Christmas, baked goods, bread pudding, cake, dessert, dried fruit, fruit, fruit cake, pudding, winter on January 28, 2008 | 2 Comments »
Somehow, after all’s been said and done, after all the post-fest pickings and snackings and nibblings, there remains a large piece of Fruit Cake from the Christmas feasting, sitting sleepily on the counter. Now, I realise that fruit cake and Christmas Pud will keep until the next Snowy Season (indeed, traditionally, the top tier [...]
A Pizza Rustica Come Back
Posted in Christmas, baked goods, breakfast, brunch, cheese, lunch, mediteranean, parmesan, pastry, pie, pork on January 25, 2008 | 5 Comments »
Hello? Why, Hello! It’s been such a while since I last saw you, have you changed your hair? Yes, as you’ve no doubt guessed, life has been busy. But when isn’t it, and is that ever excuse enough for complete and utter neglect? I think not. Be that [...]
