Posts by Carolina Stupino
And prawns it was in the end…
So in the end my boyfriend managed to find prawns and we had this spectacular Thai curry with lemongrass, fiery scotch bonnet, basil and parsley all grown in our conservatory and garden. Two yellow pattipan squashes provided the base for this creamy dish, with a generous portion of twelve marinaded king prawns added in the last…
Read MoreEmergency meal planning VS last minute creativity. And a case of missing prawns.
Having a broken foot made me realise the importance of proper meal planning and its difference with creating meals out of what’s in stock. I’m relying more than ever on my Abel & Cole weekly delivery and I find myself going over the order again and again, thinking about our week’s schedule and possible meal…
Read MoreSo this was my summer….
Very little time, a faulty iPad, tragedy in my kitchen and a broken foot: these are my excuses for nearly four months of amazing adventures but deafening silence, in which I kept on posting on Instagram and Twitter, but without updating my blog. So what happened? In…
Read MoreThese fresh rolls are made for eating, that’s just what you’d do
Since the long weekend, I acquired a new food addiction. They’re delicious, easy to make and incredibly moreish: I’m talking about Thai-style fresh spring rolls, filled with rice vermicelli, lots of vegetables, avocado, chillies, basil, mint and parsley. I will tell you exactly what I used, although you are encouraged to try new combinations. I…
Read MoreEggcellent Easter one-eyed little monsters
Do you like these cuties? I made them following directions off Tally’s Treasury, a cool website publishing new craft ideas every Thursday. In the US most eggs are white in colour and much more vibrant when put through a dye so after looking everywhere for white eggs (all out in shops because of Easter) I…
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