light-bites Archives — Days of Jay

Easy Sweetcorn Fritters

11th February 202011th February 2020 light-bites, main-event, vegetarian

It’s wild weather outside with Storm Sabine bringing some crazy winds, heavy rain and even a few flurries of snow, so I’m tucked up inside as per usual when the weather turns awful. My kitchen is unsurprisingly my favourite room of the house, and I can cheerfully spend all day

-Brezn- Homemade Soft Pretzels

3rd October 201922nd November 2019 baking, Bavarian, light-bites

At the centre of any good Bavarian table you will find a basket of that most beloved of baked goods, the pretzel. Known locally as Brezn, this is comfort food of the highest order for all Bavarians and an indelible part of the local culture. This simple bread has a

-Obazda- Bavarian Cheese Spread

22nd August 201923rd November 2019 Bavarian, light-bites, summer

It’s that time of year again, Munich is buzzing, the tourists are flooding into town, the Wiesn is covered in beer tents and roller coasters, that must mean that the mother of all celebrations, Oktoberfest is nearly upon us. Love it or hate it, the Oktoberfest is an absolute phenomenon.

Italian Summer Stuffed Peppers

17th August 20194th December 2019 italy, light-bites, summer

We’ve arrived at last at my favourite time of year… A happy coincidence that my birthday is around the corner, I promise. Late summer, fading into golden autumn with long golden days and cool crisp mornings will always be the season where I am happiest. The sweltering days are behind

Roast Tomato & Feta Prawns

30th July 201927th November 2019 light-bites, summer

As contrary as it sounds, whenever the weather gets hot, my favourite way of cooking is to use the oven. I know it seems insane when the mercury is pushing 40°C outside to turn on ferociously hot oven, but there is a method to my madness. The way I see

Aunt Peggi’s Panzanella Salad

13th June 201921st November 2019 Italian, light-bites

Finally it seems summer has arrived in Munich! Long sunny days, relaxed evenings with friends and loved ones under the spreading chestnut trees, lots of barbecues and long walks along the Isar, it is the time of year when this very outdoor city really shines. It’s a little known fact

Beetroot Cured Salmon Gravadlax

7th March 201919th November 2019 fish, light-bites, preserving

We’ve landed back in beautiful Munich to the clear and crisp skies and very chilly nights of late winter. It’s not quite spring yet, but the promise of it hangs in the air, brightening the mood and sending the locals outside to soak up every last bit of available sun.

Spinach & Ricotta Quiche

7th February 201919th November 2019 baking, light-bites

Already the second week of February and the year seems to be picking up speed. Suddenly there is so much to be done, plans being made, deadlines to meet and the calendar is filling up. I’m always excited for new adventures and am really looking forward to sharing them here.

Rainbow Chard & Feta Tart

23rd June 201719th November 2019 baking, light-bites

Glorious weather continues in Munich with day after day of clear blue skies and balmy summer evenings. I am beyond excited as my cookbook is being sent to the printers on the weekend, we had an amazing time at the photo shoot for the book cover and I can't wait

Spiced Pumpkin Soup

23rd October 201625th November 2019 light-bites, Soups & Stews

It's been hectic this week - 6 days on at work and huge amounts to get done. I've been keeping the idea of Sunday in my head to keep me going, knowing that it will be wonderfully relaxed and I can spend some time in the kitchen doing what I