Wednesday 26 June 2013

watermelon and feta


Something refreshing for dare I say it these slightly warmer days.  This is in essence the Greeks equivalent to British strawberries and cream.  A true staple in Greece where restaurant owners may even bring you a plate as a post-meal refresher - on the house.  It also goes down well in the afternoon when everyone wakes from their siesta about to head down to the beach.  Back in the UK I love it any place, any time.
 
The combination of feta and watermelon may sound strange to those who haven't tried it but trust me it works very well.  It's a sweet and salty explosion of flavours, you will never be able to eat watermelon without feta ever again.  A few sprigs of mint would also go down well with this.
 

 
You will need:
  • watermelon
  • good quality feta (preferably cows milk feta not goats milk)
 
Method:
 
1) Slice some cold watermelon and serve with slices of good quality feta.
 


Monday 24 June 2013

raspberry, coconut and honey lassi

 


 


 
There is not much to say about this drink other than it is every so simple, ever so refreshing and ever so good for you.  One small sip and you'll find yourself drifting off to another land, a land of suntan oil, mosquitos and peace, yes somewhere exotic, somewhere we call a holiday!
 
 
Serves 2-4
 
You'll need:
  • 1 punnet of raspberries
  • 1 Tbs honey
  • 1/2 can of coconut milk
  • crushed ice
Method:

1) Put raspberries, honey and coconut milk in a blender and blend till smooth.  Serve over crushed ice.


Tuesday 18 June 2013

We're thrilled with recent coverage in Crumbs Magazine

Thank you Crumbs for a great feature in this month's issue.   For those who don't know Crumbs Magazine has just been voted best Food Magazine in the Guild of food writers awards, a very big congrats to you all.
We recently hosted a Vintage Blossom Tea Party in the Garden, Crumbs came along and this is what they had to say.
P.S. You have to try the simple Swiss roll with strawberries and rose cream recipe listed in the feature!
Read feature here: