Rough-edged strawberry tart

Thanks Hugh, for this exquisitely delicious tart recipe. I made it in record time one evening last month before the strawbs ran out here in Bariloche, and scoffed my half (my half) in… Continue reading →

Risotto con funghi secchi & Torta di mele

It is the umpteenth time I’ve made this risotto with dried mushrooms and the first time for the apple tart. Both are from The Fratelli Camisa Cookery Book and both hold flavours of… Continue reading →

Tarts & quiche

Just because they’re yum. Pastry is a favourite any time of the year, but here in Buenos Aires tarts and quiche are easier for me to cook in winter when having the oven… Continue reading →

Indoors

Down in this corner of the world we are settling well into autumn, like a dog circling round and round in his basket to find the snuggest spot for a snooze. Thoughts of… Continue reading →

Spying & eating

Working indoors on roasting summer days, the balcony is my escape. There is a large glistening blue pool below us and this man, as brown as a nut, has been the first to… Continue reading →