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The Pesto Manifesto

The Pesto Manifesto

Virgil Evetts I’m breaking with convention this week.  No more seasonality.  Enough already.  I know it’s bitterly cold out, but there’s only so much slow cooking I can handle.   I don’t like winter, not one bit, and over exposure to slow-cooked stew-y things … Read more »

Tiramisu, Tira-you-su

Tiramisu, Tira-you-su

Virgil Evetts In terms of food fashion, this article is probably about 20 years too late. Tiramisu has long since passed from being the darling of the supper club set to mainstream world domination. Few chefs in high-end eateries would … Read more »

The Rise Of Risotto

The Rise Of Risotto

Virgil Evetts Where would I be if it weren’t for Elizabeth David?  She nurtured and coddled my love of great food from beyond the grave and across time.  She figuratively led me by the hand as I tried so many … Read more »

Marinated Tomato Salad

Marinated Tomato Salad

This is also ideal served over sliced cucumber and tomatoes. Ingredients 8 tomatoes quartered 16 cherry tomatoes, halved 16 small yellow pear shaped tomatoes, halved Marinade 1 1/2 cups white wine vinegar 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup finely chopped spring … Read more »

Lupi Penne with Mozarella and Tuna

Lupi Penne with Mozarella and Tuna

serves 4-5 The combination of garlic and capers gives this recipe a delicious flavour and can be prepared in just a few minutes. Ingredients 400g Lupi Penne 1 tablespoon cpers 2 cloves garlic 225g can tuna, drained 3 tablespoons chopped … Read more »