food notes

Creamy risotto is my all-time favourite meal. Because it is very easy and simple to cook in one pot, this is certainly a go-to meal on weekday evenings. This is my basic mushroom risotto recipe. I love adding ham or prawns to it, which gives a rich flavour. On one occasion, I cooked it without read more

Savoury muffins are often referred to as a lunchbox idea. I’m a big fan of them and love cheesy muffins in particular. Luca and I very often enjoy cheese and pea muffins as appetisers served with a glass of white wine or Prosecco at the weekend. I’ve been testing my muffin recipe for the past read more

This is one of the ways in which I enjoy matcha when I buy a packet of matcha green tea powder. I always buy a small quantity at one time, and once it’s opened, I keep it in the freezer and try to use it all within a month. Mostly, I enjoy drinking matcha in read more

Cooking pasta sauce with wine is a wonderful way of intensifying the flavour and stimulating our appetite. Luca and I love selecting red wine and having it on weekends. Last Saturday afternoon, I realised that I was feeling joyful and relaxed while my bolognese sauce was simmering. I then quickly wrote down my recipe.   read more

I was looking for a quick and easy recipe for apple and cinnamon cake. When I found this French apple cake, the thinly sliced apples and the beautiful layers of the cake looked fascinating. The method is very easy, and this invisible apple cake – gâteau invisible aux pommes – is perfect for a weekend read more

I’ve tested my recipe for a lemon drizzle cake four times, and slight adjustments have made it better every time. Lemon drizzle cake is my favourite cake, so I’m motivated to discover the best flavour and quantity for me.     I believe baking a lemon drizzle cake should be easy and straightforward, since it read more