Sometimes there is nothing better than coming home to a big, comforting bowl of soup. When the week has been full-on and the media full of hysteria, I need something earthy and grounding. A moment of calm to close the week and steady the nerves. There is something truly peaceful
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Spicy Tomato & Garlic Mussels
The weekend has landed, the sun has been shining over Munich, it’s wine-‘o’-clock and time for one of my favourite meals - Spicy Tomato and Garlic Mussels. These are the ultimate quick-fix dinner. Healthy sustainable, and delicious, the heady aroma of tomatoes, garlic, Mediterranean herbs and fresh mussels always makes me
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Classic Hearty Chicken Stew
I’m back! Did you miss me? I’ve been taking a much needed break from the online world and social media, recharging my batteries after the silly season and planning loads of delicious recipes and other good things for the year ahead. I was lucky enough to bring in 2020 surrounded
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Pork & Cider Stew
Reliably in Munich the old adage ‘As the days grow longer the cold grows stronger’ is proven true every year. This week started with icy arctic winds and snow, and the warmth of sunny Sydney seems far away. All the more reason then, to bunker down in the cosy kitchen
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Spiced Pumpkin Soup
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
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