by Pumpkin | Nov 20, 2021 | Recipes
A hearty, nourishing and delicious chicken soup Great for cold days (or to cure a cold), this is a simple yet tasty recipe, with a hint of cinnamon and saffron. This soup can be made even more filling by adding vermicelli. Servings 4 Prep time: 5min Cook time: 70min...
by Pumpkin | Nov 18, 2021 | Recipes
A delicious and healthy soup, perfect for a chilly day! This is a very simple yet creamy and comforting soup. Great for a lunch with some crusty bread! Skip the lardons for a vegetarian version. Servings 6 Prep time: 10min Cook time: 60min Difficulty: Easy Ingredients...
by Pumpkin | Oct 30, 2021 | Travel
In September 2019, Wally and I spent a week or so in Sicily. A friend decided to have a thirtieth birthday weekend there, and given we’ve never been to Sicily before, we decided to make the most of it and fly out a few days in advance and explore the island. We...
by Pumpkin | Oct 20, 2021 | Travel
During our week’s holiday in Palermo (read more here), we did a couple of day trips to explore a bit more of Sicily- including a day trip to Cefalu, and then slightly further away to Agrigento. In this post, we’ve put together our recommendations for...
by Pumpkin | Oct 6, 2021 | Recipes
This sweet and slightly spicy paste goes perfectly with Manchego cheese and is a great appetiser! This recipe makes for a perfect nibble or tapas dish- and the paste is very quick and easy to prepare- there is no cooking to do at all- and is just delicious! Servings...
