Waste Not, Want Not (And Yes, A Beautiful Mediterranean Salad)

“Waste not, want not” is a very old proverb, but its moral is as relevant today as it was five hundred years ago. Also, this is a moderately long post, so if you want the salad recipe, just scroll to the bottom – it’s lovely. If you are in the mood for me talking about food waste, how it’s bad (lots of people go hungry), … Continue reading Waste Not, Want Not (And Yes, A Beautiful Mediterranean Salad)

Red Chili Con Carne for Dark Stormy Days

I’ve needed a bit of a rest after the activity of the parties, the guests, and running around all of previous weekend.  In addition to this, a couple of cyclones with reeeally low-pressure zones have passed over Sweden in the past week, rendering me into a tiny ball of hibernating creature in a pile of blankets. So, I have spent the remainder of the week … Continue reading Red Chili Con Carne for Dark Stormy Days

Black And White Bean Chili Con Carne With Three Kinds of Chili Pepper

I have always believed (and still do) that no food is as satisfying in really, really cold weather, as a stew.  And when the Swedish February forcefully reminded us that it is still well and truly winter with temperatures plunging below -10°C and half a metre of (newly fallen) snow on the ground, it seemed like the perfect excuse (should I have needed one) to … Continue reading Black And White Bean Chili Con Carne With Three Kinds of Chili Pepper