What do you get if you whizz up “…some garlic, a red chilli, some lime and a bunch of coriander – stalks and all – with a slug of olive oil?”: Jamie Oliver, of course!
Anyway, moving on – inspired by Jamie’s 30-minute meals, Fidget has whizzed up something marvellous today, with just a few ingredients and in double-quick time. Would you like to try? Continue reading
The easiest marble loaf ever, Fidget can make it with his eyes closed! Not that he can as easily escape Trota’s inquisitive gaze when he is baking, though… Continue reading
Today, the Rowe household is having paella. Good times, you might think – but not so, judging by Salmon’s face… He’s never really understood Trota’s thing about themed dining… Continue reading
French patisserie goes down a treat in the Rowe household; if Salmon is out fishing (he says) for the day, that is… Not always easy to get a good result, but Trota is very determined… Continue reading
An invitation from Fifi doesn’t come around very often. That’s why Fidget has been pretty excited all week. And what better to take to her next vintage tea party than traditional scones… Continue reading
The Rowes are big fans of the Hairy Bikers. They like their earthy no-nonsense approach, and although you will have to be patient, this focaccia is easy to make, very tasty and also very filling. What more could the Rowes ask… Continue reading
Inspired by Nigella’s Nutella cheesecake, today the Rowe household has been delighted by this marvellously indulgent pudding. Easy to make, good to eat − if you want to have a go… Continue reading
Fidget is set on playing charades today but Trota is not having any of it, considering he is poking fun at her latest creation…
Straight from the back of an Italian pasta packet and much loved all over Southern Italy, this recipe is originally made with cime di rapa. Not widely available in the UK, cime di rapa have been replaced with its close cousin, the tender-stem broccoli. Continue reading
What is better than a heart warming crumble on a rainy day…?
If you want to try Fidget’s recipe… Continue reading
Using a paw as a cookie stamp…? Not a good idea, Fidget…
Despite the shaky start, Fidget has a good recipe for butter biscuits. It was cut out of an Italian cooking magazine called Sale & Pepe – an old issue (date/issue not recalled) – but it has stood the test of time: tried and tested, always successful. If you would like to try it… Continue reading
Chez Rowe 