A special gift guide to celebrate the one you love -- not just today but every day. While I'm not a huge fan of the commercialism and pressure of Valentine's Day I do love celebrating love -- and there's no reason that you can't surprise your Valentine with sweet treats all month long. From beautiful items for breakfast in bed and decorative declarations of love, to alternative bouquets and of course chocolate, a bit of glitter and outside the box thinking goes a long way any day of the … [Read more...]
Singapore Chilli Crab deja vu
Remember how I said I was going to work my way through drafts and archives? This is one of those, originally posted back in 2011 only to be re-made and photographed in March of last year -- which of course means I want to go through the whole dance again for better photos... —— It is spicy and messy in the best way possible. It takes ages to eat due to the process of picking the meat from the shells. It should be served on a newspaper-covered table while wearing clothes that are easy to … [Read more...]
Sriracha – Roasted Chili Sauce
I'm a fan of spontaneity and random romance and catching the eye of your crush across a room. I'm not a fan of corny cards and cheap chocolate and ridiculous expectations. In short, while I do love love, I'm not a fan of Valentine's Day. Don't get me wrong, I adore a heart shaped cookie and bright red cake as much as the next person but the pressure and expectations and commercialism of February 14 bothers me. So it is not particularly surprising that on this day I give you spice … [Read more...]
Spiced Cherry Pie for Valentine’s Day, or not.
I've never been a fan of Valentine's Day. The idea of a holiday that instills in an entire culture that there is one best day of the year to proclaim your love? Ludicrous. One day to give flowers and chocolate and jewelery? Rubbish. One day on which you are less somehow because you are not partnered up? Insanity. I want romance because the sun is shining, or jewelery because the moon is full, or chocolate because it is Sunday afternoon, not because the greeting card companies say so. … [Read more...]
Spicy Chili Sauce
Something red and spicy for Valentine's Day - Chili Sauce! I love chili in all its forms so it is fitting that this is my first recipe post. I am on a bit of a tear trying to find ways to replace things we eat [or used to eat] with alternatives that taste great and are a bit healthier [no preservatives/chemicals etc]. This one was hugely successful. The traditional stuff is fabulous...on raw oysters, grilled chicken, Asian greens, eggs, whatever….love it. But it is a full of a bit of … [Read more...]
