nibs etc.

Stale Pain au Chocolat + Overripe Nectarine Compote

Stale Pain au Chocolat + Overripe Nectarine Compote

Who knew some of the best French toast I would ever make would come out of a 5 day old Pain au Chocolat.

Rhubarb + Apple Galette

Rhubarb + Apple Galette

A galette is basically the hipster version of a tart.  It is imperfect to perfection, rustic to the point of being refreshingly contemporary.  And was the ultimate trend setter.  Until everybody caught on.  It also just so happens to be the easiest summer hack to entertaining.  Don’t have a tart tin?  Galette.  Don’t have perfectly just-ripe fruit or veg?  Galette.  Don’t have hours to prep?  Galette.  Don’t want to hear more reasons?  Galette. 

How to Fondue

How to Fondue

August 1st is Swiss National day.  Now I know what you’re thinking.  Why on earth would you give a rat’s behind, about Switzerland’s national day.  Well.  Cheese.  That’s why.

Powerhouse Peanut Butter Smoothie

Powerhouse Peanut Butter Smoothie

I don't know how, or when, or why for that matter, I came to be so obsessed with Peanut Butter.  But I am.  And as accepting the fact is the first step to recovery, I have decided to indulge in this obsession whenever, however possible, allowing it to healthily run its course (yes healthy and obsession were just used in the same sentence).

Compost Cake

Compost Cake

Sounds unpleasant doesn’t it.  Do you trust me?

Elderflower - Summer's Secret Weapon

Elderflower - Summer's Secret Weapon

Stunning blossom, beautifully delicate, deliciously fragrant.  With the last of this year’s elderflower blossoms, had to whip up one last batch of Elderflower Simple Syrup to last through the summer.

Mediterranean Pasta Salad

Mediterranean Pasta Salad

This is the best and only pasta salad, you will ever need in your life.  We can shake on it if you’d like?  Here’s why: it literally combines everything you need in a dish, in texture, flavour, colour, nutritional balance and indulgence.  Even Masterchef would be impressed.  So simple, packed with flavour, born from the simple desire to eat all our favourite things.  And whaddya know, perfect leftover-pasta-bestover-recipe (how's that for a tongue-twister): my mum’s Mediterranean Pasta Salad.

Breakfast PB+J IceCream Sandwiches

Breakfast PB+J IceCream Sandwiches

Today is July 4th.  There are many things going through my mind: I miss America (more than I expected to).  I miss San Francisco.  I miss my friends.  Craving some smoked bbq ribs right about now.  With whom can I celebrate here.  How do I celebrate this year.  Where did this recent obsession with Peanut Butter + Jelly come from.  It's 900 degrees.  I want an Ice Cream Sandwich.  PEANUT BUTTER + JELLY ICE CREAM SANDWICH.  Breakfast style.