On a recent trip to the United States, I decided to try a local, family-run Mexican restaurant, which advertised authentic recipes from over 3 generations and, one item on the menu which caught my eye was home-made chunky guacamole. Rather than bringing the guacamole ready-made to your table, staff brought the pre-prepared ingredients and made [...]
Posted by Jimbob on June 28th, 2011
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Posted by Jimbob on May 24th, 2011
Croatian Buzara with Langoustine
In addition to being an incredibly beautiful and friendly country, Croatia has a fine selection of cuisine, which we thoroughly enjoyed during our recent holiday to Korcula. Croatia also makes some fantastic wines, however, talking to a vineyard owner during our visit, local wine is difficult to source outside of the country as Croats enjoy [...]
Posted by Jimbob on April 29th, 2011
Quick ‘n’ Easy Bruschetta
The nights are becoming lighter, the temperature is rising, the sun is beginning to show it’s face more and more, that can mean only one thing…..summer is on the way and it’s time to roll out the BBQ! Every year, our trusted BBQ becomes my kitchen for the spring and summer. From straight forward, simple [...]
Posted by Jimbob on March 15th, 2011
Tapas Part 2 – Patatas Bravas
As with many Spanish recipes, there are plenty of variations along the same theme, with all versions taking the credit for being the best! I have taken what I believe to be the standard for this recipe and made a slight alteration in roasting the potatoes instead of frying, as this crisps them up more, [...]