Photography by Leanne Capuzziello
As summer makes an appearance so does the BBQ season! It’s time to dust off those flips flops, slap on the sun screen and fill the social calendar with lazy days and a sausage or two… or maybe three!
Pumpkin Soup
As the nights begin to draw in and no matter how hard I tried to avoid digging out those slippers I finally admit defeat and lose the flip flops, which usually leads to craving something warm and comforting in preparation for the long winter ahead, what could be better than a hot bowl of homemade pumpkin soup. Read More…
Photography by Leanne Capuzziello
My mum would argue that the only way to eat a fig is straight away, skin an all! And although I am inclined to agree with her, I think by taking a little extra time and some simple ingredients you can create something even more delicious.
When selecting these little gems it’s worth noting that once a fig has been plucked from the tree it will ripen no further, therefore my advise would be to spend a little extra time selecting the ripest ones with the sweetest smell and deepest colour.
Sadly figs are a perishable fruit that won’t last long, maybe 2-3 days in the fridge at best. If however you are like me this isn’t really a concern as they are lucky to make it across the supermarket car park nevermind lasting 2-3 days in the fridge! If you are preparing for a dinner party then I would suggest either buying the day before or on the day if possible. Read More…
