Peas

Peas. Peas. Peas. Babies only please.

Peas. Peas. Peas. Babies only please.

Ilaria seems happy stirring. What’s she up to?

This humdinger of a hot mixture is pretty much a staple of North African cuisine. Its heat can vary from explosive to mild. You might find it in powdered form, which can be used as a sprinkle or rub, or mixed to a paste with water and/or oil. I love the way it gives mundane meat, vegetable and grain dishes a rev up.

Like your favourite handbag, parsley can go anywhere. Welcomed for its overt mown grass aroma and breath-freshening taste, parsley is at home in practically any savoury dish.

… to microwave corn. I had a virgin run the other night microwaving a corn cob. Yes, yes, I know, it’s not exactly a revolutionary thing to do at my age … but for me it was a brand-new experience.

Fresh sweet corn tastes great, and it’s good for us.

Custard and cream. Oh yeah, who doesn’t love that!
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