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Lauraine Jacobs
Cuisine – Simple seasonal dinners
We’re always in a hurry to get dinner out on the table for hungry appetites. Weekday meals seem to be the problem, as along with...
Cuisine – Spicing up winter veggies
I have always been puzzled about eating spicy meals in countries where the climate is hot throughout the year. I like salads, barbecuing and eating...
Cuisine – Local heroes and kedgeree
We have a lot to celebrate in our local food scene. With so many of the growers and food producers in this beautiful and bountiful...
Cuisine – Autumn apples
Delicious food has been my life. But as food prices soar, feeding the family well and providing regular healthy meals has become a major concern...
Cuisine – The essence of summer
Despite the infrequent appearance of eggs this summer, fritters have been a mainstay of my summer. The egg situation is worrying, and I have a...
Cuisine – Fresh summer fish
Ceviche, crudo, carpaccio, tartare, sashimi and poke are all names for different and yet very special preparations for fresh fish. What is common to all...
Cuisine – Ham glorious ham
The festive season is already underway and one of the luxuries of this time of year is the Christmas ham. It seems that a special...
Cuisine – Spring chicken bake
Everyone loves to cook a complete one-dish meal to serve up straight from the pan, making life easy. Tossing everything into a pan or casserole...
Cuisine – Spring green
My little garden has produced an abundance of broccoli over the past few months and with the arrival of spring, these plants continue to reward...
Cuisine – Small Things That Matter
There’s nothing nicer than the treat of a really old fashioned High Tea. It’s a rare thing these days, but can be found in fancy...