Cactus Originally uploaded by ZMB. No time for much else but eating, sleeping, working and taking photographs. As part of my photography course I have to submit 10 photographs as a final project. Much as I want to submit 10 photos of Gracie, I know that I am blinded by my love for her and [...]
Chocolate Guinness Cupcake Originally uploaded by ZMB. D had a birthday this week; we went out for dinner at the Blackstone (starters were a bit dodgy, but mains were delish), then home for pudding – Chocolate Guinness Cupcakes. They were every bit as good as the full sized cake but in a handy paper case. [...]
Wild Mushroom Risotto Serves 2 Based on Mushroom Risotto from How to Eat by Nigella Lawson 30g Butter 1 tbsp olive oil 1/2 onion, finely chopped 1/2 jar dried wild mushrooms (about 15-20g), rehydrated in hot water for about 20 mins 180g arborio risotto rice 60ml white wine or marsala (optional) 750ml hot stock, including [...]
