Bunch of rosehips, the fruit of the rose bush.

Rosehip Seed Oil

October 17, 2017 smitsa 0

Rosehips are a fantastic nutritional health source but the seeds also yield an excellent oil which is composed of omega-6 (45 percent) and omega-3 (35 […]

Sfogliatella, typical italian cake from Naples.

How to Make Sfogliatella

October 11, 2017 smitsa 0

Sfogliatella or Lobster tails in English was one of the show stoppers (I prefer treats) in the Great British Bake Off. What an interestingly complex baked sweet […]

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Umami Gyoza Dumplings

September 4, 2017 smitsa 2

Umami Gyoza Dumplings are a new ready serve frozen product that provides a bit of the oriental when you just need it. Gyoza dumplings might […]

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Hilary’s Millet Medleys

August 31, 2017 smitsa 0

Millet is an ancient grain that is suited to growing in semi-arid regions of the world. Unlike wheat it can be used to create a wealth of gluten-free […]

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Vegetable Biryani

August 23, 2017 smitsa 1

A classic vegetable biryani dish which is based on one that I have had regularly from the takeaways in Cinderford for many years. Ingredients 275g […]

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Lucknow Cuisine: Sheermal Bread

August 12, 2017 smitsa 1

Sheermal or Shirmal (Persian: شیرمال‎; Urdu: شیرمال‬‎ “shyrmal”; Hindi: शीरमल) is a bread which features heavily in Awadhi cuisine that derives from Lucknow in particular in India. It came to light after one […]

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Making White Finger Rolls

August 8, 2017 smitsa 0

White finger rolls are soft, elongated bread rolls that are perfect for making sandwiches, hot dogs, or enjoying with butter and jam. These rolls are […]

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Japanese Cuisine

August 5, 2017 smitsa 0

Japanese cuisine is known for its emphasis on fresh, seasonal ingredients, presentation, and a balance of flavors. It encompasses a wide variety of dishes and […]