Today the weather has turned cool, so I decided to cook some green lentils or as the French call them 'les lentilles de Puis'. They are not just delicious, but a source of protein and ... continue reading...
Sunday Lunch
Today is Sunday and the weather here in Sydney is just amazing! I have the children coming over for lunch, and this is what I have prepared. In my vegetable garden I am growing these ... continue reading...
Roasted Vegetables
The vegetables at this time of the year, are so full of flavor! I find that the simpler you prepare them, the more their individual flavors will distinguish themselves. Here is my favorite ... continue reading...
Quale Eggs with Anchovies
These beautiful little eggs taste so good with the sharpness of the anchovies and the fennel seeds! • hard boil the quaile eggs • let them cool and then peel them • decorate with ... continue reading...
Uova in Cocotte (Baked Eggs)
Today a friend dropped in unannounced and it was just lunch time, so I asked him to stay for lunch. I made this egg dish, which is super easy and usually one has the ingredients in the ... continue reading...
Torta al Bianco d Uova (Egg White Cake)
I am often left with spare egg whites and this is a fantastic way to use them. • 8 organic egg whites • 125 gr unsalted butter • 200 gr raw castor sugar • pinch of salt • 125 gr ... continue reading...
Paté di Fegatini di Pollo e Anatra (Chicken and Duck Liver Paté)
This Paté is perfect, served with drinks or as a starter with crunchy bread. The recipe below is for about 6 people. • 400 gr organic chicken liver • 400 gr organic duck liver both ... continue reading...
Monte Bianco
I love this dessert, 'Monte Bianco'. My mother used to do it for New Years eve and it always brings back beautiful memories. Having grown up in Switzerland, New Year was always very cold and ... continue reading...
New Years Eve Dessert Ideas
Here is a dessert idea for new years eve. It is a pomegranate jelly. You can buy very good pure pomegranate juice at the supermarket. • gelatin sheets soften in cold water • boil about ... continue reading...
Chicken Soup
Chicken soup for my family, is the real saviour in case of illness, feeling a bit low in body and spirit and, as I did today for my son Daniel who just flew in from San Francisco, to fight ... continue reading...