Cranberry and Orange Pork – Piglet’s “Foodie Friday” recipe challenge

This recipe was really simple to cook and absolutely delicious. However, tracking down cranberries in Lyon proved problematic. I thought cranberries were in vogue but apparently not in this gastronomic centre. Eventually, after several fruitless forays to some local supermarkets (and not to beaten) we made the "pilgrimage" to the "English" Food shop aptly named... Continue Reading →

February 4, 2011 18

Tarte à la tomate et au chèvre – Piglet’s “Foodie Friday” recipe challenge

Tarte à la tomate et au chèvre - Tomato and goats cheese tart

During my recent visit to France I decided to try a simple traditional French recipe "Tarte à la tomate et au chèvre " My host was a little unsure how traditional adding grated cheese was but it certainly added flavour and a new "take" on this traditional recipe. I really enjoy food shopping in France... Continue Reading →

January 21, 2011 22

Simple Sweet and Sour Pork – Piglet’s “Foodie Friday” recipe challenge

Stuck in a "culinary rut" one of my New Year’s Resolutions is to research and cook one new recipe each week; photograph the results, both successes and failures, and post to my blog. On reflection I should have named myself "Squirrel" not Piglet as I hoard tins, jars and packets of this and that in... Continue Reading →

January 14, 2011 30

Flapjacks – Piglet’s “Foodie Friday” recipe challenge

Stuck in a "culinary rut" one of my New Year’s Resolutions is to research and cook one new recipe each week; photograph the results, both successes and failures, and post to my blog. Considering I absolutely adore food, hence the name Piglet, I can’t believe I have become so lazy in the kitchen! The recipe... Continue Reading →