Commemorating the Mexican army’s victory over French forces at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862, Cinco de Mayo (the fifth of May) is a celebration of Mexican heritage and pride; a perfect excuse to celebrate the cuisine of the nation. Sopa de Albóndigas (Meatball soup)  Ingredients: 1 tbspn coriander seeds 1 tspn cumin [...]

We’ve all been there… that moment when sinking your teeth into a delicious doughnut seems to be just what the doctor ordered. You can’t go wrong with sweet, deep-fried dough, so here are a few recipes for some of the best homemade delicacies. Yeast Raised Doughnuts : 20g yeast, dried : 130ml water, warm : 500ml milk, warm [...]

It would seem we survived the Mayans’ prophecy and have thus been relegated the task of weaving our way through yet another year, this one perhaps the baker’s dozen itself. BROWN SUGAR ROLLS Ingredients: 50ml milk, warm 2 eggs, room temperature 75g unsalted butter, melted 450g plain, all-purpose flour 5g salt 100g caster sugar 15g dried [...]

As the year ebbs towards its penultimate month, we tend to visit others more than usual to say our hellos and appreciation for a year almost completed in safety and for the love and sake of friends. Chicken Adobo (Philippines) 1kg chicken breast, cut into large cubes 80ml soy sauce 2 cloves garlic, crushed and chopped finely  60ml cooking [...]

People talk about natural foods, sweetener alternatives and health foods. In National Honey month, it’s prime time to discuss one of my favourite flavourings. Honey Ice Cream 500ml milk 120g honey pinch salt 2 eggs, lightly beaten 500ml cream 1 tbsp vanilla essence In a saucepan heat the milk but do not boil. In a [...]