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

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

Yummy Carrot Cake

I love carrot cake, so I was delighted when a friend shared this recipe so I could make my own. Hope you enjoy... Carrot CAke 175g light brown sugar 150ml sunflower oil 3 large eggs beaten 130g raisins 3 med carrots, grated 200g self raising flour zest of large orange 1 tsp bicarbonate of soda... Continue Reading →