Archive for March 17th, 2008

Buttermilk rusks

One of my daughter’s favourite treats, and despite the fact that this is one of the best recipes I have seen for rusks, she still doesn’t think they are as good as the ones we get at the little coffee shop in Greyton, Cape Town, where my parents have a holiday cottage. Shows you [...]

Monday is a good day for a MEME

A week or so ago I was tagged for a MEME by Anne of Anne’s Food. She was one of the first bloggers I started reading and I’ve always been drawn to her clean clear style, so different from my wildly undisciplined ramblings. She has a few other points in her favour, not least her [...]

Free range Steak and Mushroom Pie

Make sure you have either made or bought your puff pastry in advance.

Mix a handful of plain flour with some fresh ground pepper, maldon salt and celery seeds.
Chop your braising steak into bite sized pieces and toss them in the seasoned flour.
Put the meat in a sieve and give it a good jiggle to let [...]

Perfect Steak and Mushroom Pie and why you should befriend a butcher

A good old fashioned Steak and Mushroom Pie is the perfect winter supper. Make it easier by pre-making your puff pastry and slow cooking your filling. I get all my meat from Paul, a fabulous butcher who works at a local farm shop. He is passionate about what he does and ensures [...]