Archives for January 2017

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Is Salad Caprese anything to do with the island of Capri?

It’s sublime in its simplicity – but there’s no law to stop you ringing the changes.

Salad Caprese Ilaria’s way

Stacked, overlapped or a tumble? Ilaria puts her spin on it.

Almond Cake – load it up with summer stone fruit to make it sing!

Now is the time to make cake!

Background Julie Biuso and Shared Kitchen

Eat, drink and have fun with Julie Biuso

Baked Ricotta with White Peaches & Watermelon

Summer on a plate!

Come and see Puglia with me!

Come see Puglia with me! In May 2017 I’m taking a small group (just 14 people), to undiscovered Puglia for a foodie adventure.

Kaffir lime leaves

Fresh kaffir lime leaves smell somewhat sweeter than lime zest – sharp, citrusy and clean.

Some days I just shouldn’t go in the kitchen

Roasted carrots and beetroot are okay … but add a bit of red meat and a glass or two of merlot and they taste a whole lot better!

Sweet Corn with Lime & Tarragon Mayo

This recipe is utterly sensational. Yes, it’s rich and indulgent, (Whaaa? Butter AND mayo? Oh yeah.), and it’s a right slurp-fest – there’s just no way you can eat these daintily!

Mesmerising foamy waves breaking on the shoreline, sand between the toes and nodding off over the crossword; corn on the cob and more avos than you can eat; salads of white nectarines and peaches, red-fleshed plums; chilled frothy beers, salty lips and sizzling seafood … I hope your summer experience is all you want it to be. […]

The trouble with summer reckons Ilaria…

is deciding whether to drink white or rosé … Waiheke Island has some stunning rosé wines, the perfect match for sunny days, summer lunches and seafood.

Prawns with Chorizo – Surf ‘n Turf sings!

Make sure the prawns you throw on the barbie are up to scratch.

Caveat Emptor! Not all prawns are created equal

Get them sizzling!

Stuff your face with flowers? Yes! Zucchini Blossoms!

Here’s what to do with those male flowers – you know the ones that don’t produce a vegetable, just a flower. Stuff them with goodness, then stuff them in (your mouth!!!).

Humpf gets a spot on Shared Kitchen

Bring on the shower!

Summer Cooking Classes on Waiheke – Just a few January days left!

Come and cook with us on Waiheke – and enjoy a sherry tasting at the fabulous Casita Miro.

Ringing in the New Year with great food & wine – nothing new there!

What you do in the privacy of your own home, is, well, your own business, except I’m rather proud of what happened in mine. Yep, we danced away the end of 2016, and welcomed in the opportunities a new year offers while chasing away the bad bits! When my head hit the pillow at 3.30am […]