Vodka pasta and neighbour’s cat

I'm still blissed out due to the summer hols which meant I could play out on a school night. Regretted that as much as Brexit voters. It was a bottomless wine night and I woke up the next day feeling like I'd got my head stuck in a bell jar. However, I knew my 'hair … Continue reading Vodka pasta and neighbour’s cat

Tart Provençal and Sunday sunshine

This is a tasty tart for a nice summer’s day. The best tomato tart I ever had was during a heatwave in Paris- it was the only saving grace on a ridiculously hot day. The filling was as red as the Moulin Rouge and just insanely tomatoey! I’m still on the hunt for a similar … Continue reading Tart Provençal and Sunday sunshine

Carbonara and garlic ciabatta

Garlic warning. Only make this carbonara with garlic bread if you do not have work the next day. I had students politely choking and gagging as they entered my classroom when I devoured this on a school night. I just had to say 'sorry guys that smell is me' and the little sweeties just said … Continue reading Carbonara and garlic ciabatta