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Châ Giò, Deep Fried Spring Rolls

Châ Giò, Deep Fried Spring Rolls

What you will need: 200g minced pork or chicken 1 medium grated onion 1 grated carrot 50g mung bean vermicelli softened in boiling water for 1 minute and cut into 4-5 cm piece lengths Optional; grated taro, about 100g 2 Tblspn soaked and finely sliced 

Tim Ho Wan, Michelin Starred Dim Sum

Tim Ho Wan, Michelin Starred Dim Sum

My wife and I travel to South East Asia at least once a year, we just love it so much. Hong Kong is our usual hub that we fly in and out of. Most flights from here are reasonably cheap and frequent. It’s only an 

Crêpe au Breton or Galettes

Crêpe au Breton or Galettes

Want to make the best Breton Crepes? Breton Crepes are a great fall back recipe to have, they can be made sweet or savoury. Here is my best Breton Crepe recipe for you to try…. In July, my wife and I were fortunate enough to 

Break….

Break….

We have been on a bit of a break.  Having just returned from a month in London and France we are full of good food and wine, perhaps a few extra kilos, loads of pics and best of all – some amazing memories.  Over the 

Vietnamese Beef Salad

Vietnamese Beef Salad

I love Vietnamese food, my wife and  I have travelled to Vietnam often and every time we go, we discover something new and delicious. This is my take on a simple yet delectable dish. Beef is very expensive in Vietnam so a similar cut of 

Greek Leg of Lamb

Greek Leg of Lamb

Continuing with greek theme of my recent posts. This is one of my favourite greek recipes for entertaining up to 6 people. I serve it with a greek salad, pita breads and tzatziki ( a cucumber, mint and garlic dip). Greek Marinade For Lamb 4 

Delicious Fritters

Delicious Fritters

  For the batter: 1 cup flour 1 ½ tspn baking powder 3 eggs, separated ½ tspn salt ⅔ cup milk   Method: Add the flour, baking powder and salt to a mixing bowl and make a well in the centre. Separate the eggs, keeping 

Spanakopita

Spanakopita

I recently taught this at my Greek class.  We made small pies as they don’t take as long to make.  This recipe works just as well for one big pie – layer your dish with filo, fill it and then cover with several more layers 

Raspberries

Raspberries

Our raspberries fruit twice a season.  This time of year we often get a handful of fresh sun ripened raspberries from our vines every afternoon. Perfect just as they are. Or if you are being decadent have them with a splash of cream.

Old Fashioned Lemonade

Old Fashioned Lemonade

Old Fashion Lemonade 2kg castor sugar (I used raw sugar, or you can use a mixture of both) 1 litre water 30g citric acid 30g tartaric acid Juice from 6-8 lemons Finely grated zest from 2 lemons Heat sugars and water in large saucepan until