Pestle and Mortar…a great kitchen gadget!

First of all I have to apologise for not posting for a while, I have started a new job and it’s keeping me very busy! I was enjoying my Sunday off and preparing my roast chicken for a lazy evening and pulled out my pestle and mortar. I thought I would blog about this because…

Homemade Chicken Kiev…Yum!

So tonight’s dinner was homemade chicken kiev and I have to say it was much better than a processed one. Yes it takes a little bit more time but its worth it! I’ve seen so many chefs make it in so many different ways, but this is what works for me. I make my own garlic…

The rule of 3…keeping it simple!

Ok I am no chef but I love to cook. I am always trying to learn new things, even if it ends in a disaster! Yesterday I decided to keep it very simple. Rather than looking for complicated recipes and exotic ingredients, I decided to follow in the Italians foot steps and attempt a very…