Koula, 94.7 presenter and F&HE blogger, is loving all things food-related in her travels through Turkey, Greece, Italy and Israel… Monday 10 September Spent the day in Jerusalem, visiting the Wailing Wall and walking the Via Dolorosa (the Stations of the Cross). Fascinating watching people praying at the Wailing Wall – the women’s area separate from the men. A few bar mitzvahs were taking place so the women would stand on chairs on their side, looking over the fence and shouting instructions to their husbands and sons on the other side. Walking the Via Dolorosa brought so much perspective -…
Koula, 94.7 presenter and F&HE blogger, is loving all things food-related in her travels through Turkey, Greece, Italy and Israel… Sunday 9 September Everyone was feeling a little…
Koula, 94.7 presenter and F&HE blogger, is loving all things food-related in her travels through Turkey, Greece, Italy and Israel… Friday 7 September Another wonderful day today! Did we walk! We woke up early to a delicious pastry compliments of the bakery below us and another exquisite cappuccino, this time made by the owner of the B&B. Then it was off to the Metro to go to the Vatican City! Although we got there early, the queues were already rather long but they were moving along swiftly and in about 15 minutes, we were inside the basilica (the queues for…
Koula, 94.7 presenter and F&HE blogger, is loving all things food-related in her travels through Turkey, Greece, Italy and Israel… Thursday 6 September I think I might be…
Let’s face it, butter makes everything better. So why not give your cooking an extra special kick with zesty butter? It’s a deliciously savoury condiment that adds an instant flavour boost to steak, chicken or fish. Super quick and easy, with minimal ingredients that give any meal a real kick.
If you need a winter pick-me-up, it’s time to turn to roasted carrot and herb dumpling soup. This bright dish is sure to lift your spirits in a…
Bread and butter pudding is a real comfort dessert, perfect for when you need something sweet that melts in your mouth. Our version adds in pumpkin for some extra texture and sweet spices, making this wonderfully flavourful pudding. Serve your pumpkin bread and butter pudding with vanilla ice cream or cream.
A quick spice rub instantly makes any tray of roasted vegetables that bit more special. Combine a selection of root vegetables with either diced pumpkin or butternut. Combine…
Spiced pumpkin cake is sweet and beautifully spongy. Its gorgeous autumnal colour makes it that much more desirable, and the cream cheese icing is delightfully sweet. Enjoy with a warm cup of cinnamon-spiced tea.
Amarula pudding is a sweet and sticky treat that’s guaranteed to please with its distinctive South African flavour. The syrup makes this cake wonderfully succulent, and it only…