ten years ago, when we were still living in the uk, i was asked to contribute to a book – one filled with stories and recipes contributed by women around the globe. its intention: to feed creative women. as the proposal was being written, and talks were happening with a publisher, it was discovered that […]
(observational notes of exquisitely ordinary moments) something for your eyes and ears and heart to enjoy this beautiful melody from welsh singer-songwriter dan bettridge something for your belly to enjoy i am a big fan of ottolenghi’s delicious food and there’s one recipe i return to over and over again. it’s a great way to […]
it was 2007. we were on our way to the uk on a round the world ticket… always wanting to visit greece, i asked nic if we could stop on the way in athens, then take a ferry to an island close by. this is how we ended up on the island of paros towards […]
it’s probably obvious to most of you by now that i’m not particularly good with words. i type a few things, delete them. start again. then delete again. that’s why i write postcardsfrom, not lettersfrom! my experiences in Whanganui; spending time with family, meeting Anne-Marie, heading out to the Pohangina valley to have lunch with […]
Nana Aurelio’s Welsh Cakes (with slight alterations by me) Difficulty: easy Prep time: 5-10 minutes Cooking time: 5-10 minutes Yield: approximately 20 Ingredients 1 lb self-raising flour 1/2 lb butter, softened 3/4 tea cup caster sugar 1 cup currants or sultanas 2 medium eggs, beaten 1 tsp vanilla Directions First rub the butter into the […]