A Taste of Morocco

As we wind away along a narrow rutted goat track road, the Atlas Mountains tower above us, their craggy yellowish clay colour matching the houses that cluster in their ridges.  In contrast the narrow river valley is a brilliant green, … Read more »

September

September

I am sure I’m not the only one delighting in the longer days, the new season asparagus and the start of the strawberry season. A self confessed lizard, I recently spent a couple of weeks basking in the 40 C … Read more »

Truffle Time at Black Estate

Truffle Time at Black Estate

Our two local truffiéres and their respective dogs are bringing in the goods… Bianchetto white truffle has just come in from Gareth and Rosie at Limestone Hills, and Kings Truffles’ Perigord truffles are on the menu next week, thanks to Jax and Freddy.  … Read more »

It’s officially winter and most of us don’t need a calendar reminder on this one. The casserole dish and stock pot have been brought out from the back of the pantry as we settle in for some cosy nights at … Read more »