Soba noodles are Japanese noodles made mainly from buckwheat flour, sometimes mixed with wheat flour. They have a slightly nutty flavour and a nice firm texture. They’re often served in soup or chilled with a dipping sauce, but I also like using them as the base for a noodle salad. This salad combines soba noodles…
Month: November 2023
Little Toasty Treats
My kids love these little French toast bites. They’re golden and a little crispy on the outside, with a soft middle, and they’re easy to eat with your fingers. I usually make them for breakfast, but they’re also nice to have around when the kids are hungry and looking for something to snack on. How…
Tuscan Bean Soup
When I’m in the mood for a hearty soup, Tuscan bean soup is one I like to make. It’s full of beans, vegetables, and herbs, and you can add pancetta if you want a little extra flavour. I like that you can make a big pot without needing anything fancy, and it makes great leftovers,…
Mango Chutney
If you’ve never made mango chutney at home, it’s actually pretty easy. I like that you can adjust the sweetness and spice to your own taste, rather than having to stick with whatever comes in a jar. Mango chutney has that mix of sweet, tangy, and slightly spicy flavours that goes well with so many…
The Tale of Cocktail Buns
Fresh cocktail buns from a Chinese bakery have always been a favourite of mine. They’re soft, slightly sweet, and filled with that sweet coconut filling that makes them so good. Growing up, we often had these at home, and they were part of our usual bakery run. Now that I’m making them myself, I find…
Spice Up Your Pesto Game
I’ve always enjoyed experimenting in the kitchen, especially when I have fresh ingredients growing at home. I usually make traditional pesto, but with my Thai basil growing so well and my love for Thai food, I wanted to try something different. I started thinking about how I could use the basil with some of the…