Not that we’re calorie counters in the cartoon kitchen, oh no, but it’s been noticed that someone (aka Fidget) has been a little indulgent of late. On such occasions Trota takes charge and imposes a leaner – but hopefully still delicious – regime. But when she does, she needs to move fast and be slyly creative because Fidget is not easily fooled… Continue reading
Now although this week’s Chinese New Year celebrations had been mentioned en passant in the cartoon kitchen, Trota was clearly taken aback when Fidget turned up unexpectedly with new friend Billy. Continue reading
Despite having been stood up by Fifi, Fidget decided to embrace the feeling and go ahead with the ultimate Valentine’s treat: it’s chocolate after all… Continue reading
Counting your shares, bullion, cash in the bank, wads under the mattress; your doubloons, golden guineas…? Or perhaps, like Fidget, toiling into the wee small hours against the tax return deadline? Continue reading
Trota was all set to go and ask for her money back – thinking they had been shortchanged over those scallops… Continue reading
Poor Trota’s had her trotter trodden on the Tube (really), so, doctor’s orders, Salmon had to take over… Continue reading
Planning a New Year party celebration? Thinking of making calamari rings as a funky starter? Well… think again… Continue reading
This is a typical Tuscan Christmas delight from the town of Siena, but found everywhere in Italy at this time of the year – probably coming a close second to panettone as the traditional treat of the season. But in the cartoon kitchen, having been prepared well in advance, they would not have made it past the solstice at Fidget’s rate of consumption. No doubt there will be words… Continue reading
Panda has been with us in the cartoon kitchen for almost three weeks now, and – despite Fidget’s initial dismay – his unexpected arrival has blossomed into a period of delicious and exotic culinary creativity. So with Christmas fast approaching, the Rowes have been inspired yet again… Continue reading
Chez Rowe 