happy easter

Got to love a day when you can eat chocolate for every meal. Happy Easter.

halloumi

Many moons ago my mother and I went on a holiday to Cyprus. The holiday turned out to be a bit of a disaster. Due to a lack of any pots and pans in our apartment we ended up going to a little restaurant almost everyday. Sitting outside on bright red plastic garden furniture the owner would bring us piles of fried halloumi. All crispy, salty and a little bit squeaky, it turned out to be a highlight of the trip and eating it now always reminds of the sunshine.

lime curd

A recipe for spring, although all hopes that spring has sprung seem to have fizzled away this week. However, despite the snow, hail and rain that has blown over London today there has been a hint of warmth in the air and the sun has found its way through the cloud. 

I made this as a dinner party gift (I'm not one to stick with a bottle of wine) after a friend bought a waffle maker and thought it would be the perfect accompaniment. Really easy and a great way to use up left over eggs. Makes one jar full (orignal recipe from the marvellous Nigella).

Melt 75 grams of unsalted butter in a small pan then mix in 3 eggs, 75 grams of caster sugar, 125 ml of lime juice (I used 5 limes) and the zest of one lime. Whisk to a custard over a low heat, it just takes a few minutes so don't ignore it and make a cup of tea or you may be left with a rather zesty omelette. Leave to cool slightly before putting in your jar or on a cake or on a spoon and in your tummy.