Tag Archives: Winter

Ruby Red Sundays. Rhubarb And Strawberry Compote With Vanilla and Balsamic.

Posted on June 18, 2014 by thepaddingtonfoodie

We are fortunate to live in a temperate climate. At the Growers Markets last weekend, despite being in the midst of  winter,  I was lucky enough to pick up bunches of ruby red rhubarb and punnets of sweetly scented strawberries. Just … Continue reading →

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Eat, Fast and Live Longer. A 5-2 Fast Diet Recipe Idea Under 200 Calories. Shredded Brussels Sprout Salad With Fennel, Apple, Rocket and Bacon.

Posted on June 16, 2014 by thepaddingtonfoodie

We’re making good use of winter greens at the moment. The star of this deliciously crunchy salad is the unassuming, often unfairly maligned Brussels Sprout. Finely shredded coleslaw style this nutty little cabbage is very much in disguise, tempting even … Continue reading →

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Eating Your Winter Greens. Indian Spiced Cauliflower Fritters.

Posted on June 13, 2014 by thepaddingtonfoodie

What’s thriving in the winter vegetable garden? Cauliflower. Gorgeous creamy heads by the wheelbarrow load. Here’s an interesting bit of trivia. Cauliflower heads, technically known as curds, consist of intricate whorls of tiny flower buds.  The heavy green leaves that … Continue reading →

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Breakfast To Go. Apple, Cinnamon and Walnut Muffins.

Posted on June 11, 2014 by thepaddingtonfoodie

Winter breakfasts to go in our house consist of ready made jars of creamy steel cut oats and compote in the refrigerator and  an ever changing combination of fruit and nut studded muffins in the freezer. Together they provide warming, … Continue reading →

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The Ultimate Winter Warmer. Roast Chicken And Root Vegetable Couscous. Ottolenghi Style.

Posted on June 6, 2014 by thepaddingtonfoodie

What a difference a week makes. The temperatures have well and truly dropped with a forecast week of unrelenting rain. Just in time for the Long Weekend. No matter we will be gathering around our dining table to tuck into … Continue reading →

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No Cake Decorating Required. All In One Berry and Almond Cupcakes With A Baked Meringue Topping.

Posted on June 4, 2014 by thepaddingtonfoodie

Lately I’ve embarked on a spate of baking. With the cooler weather there seems to be a never ending demand for cake. For school lunch boxes, cake stalls, afternoon teas and bring a plate get togethers. Whatever the request a … Continue reading →

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From The Asian Herb Garden. Malaysian Beef And Potato Curry.

Posted on May 31, 2014 by thepaddingtonfoodie

This Sunday heralds the beginning of winter. Hard to fathom with our warm weather and blue sunny skies. It’s still t-shirt weather, our winter coats are hanging in the very back of our cupboards waiting for that elusive cold snap. … Continue reading →

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Eating Your Winter Greens. Crispy Roasted Brussels Sprout Chips With Balsamic Vinegar And Sea Salt.

Posted on May 7, 2014 by thepaddingtonfoodie

I was so excited this week to find new season brussels sprouts at the market. Small, tightly furled and a bright emerald green they caught me by surprise.  Weeks of uncharacteristically hot and humid weather, and a long, seemingly unending … Continue reading →

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East Meets West Fusion. Beef Bourguignon With Miso and Shiitake Mushrooms.

Posted on August 21, 2013 by thepaddingtonfoodie

After almost a week of glorious winter days with temperatures over 20C  the weather has turned. We have woken to a cold snap. Reminding us that Spring may be around the corner but we still have a little way to … Continue reading →

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Comfort Eating At Its Best. Pork Wonton Soup With Deep Fried Tofu Puffs And Shredded Snow Peas.

Posted on August 17, 2013 by thepaddingtonfoodie

This must be my family’s all time favourite soup. Comfort eating at its very best. Simple to prepare. Delicious to eat. Combining three fabulous ingredients. Chicken soup, pork wonton and deep fried tofu puffs. Homemade chicken soup is pretty much … Continue reading →

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