mosaic road

A Xmassy Cafe

I found a very cute Chistmassy cafe in Chiswick where the stockings were up and even a candy cane striped blanket was provided to ward off the Chiswick chills.

Donut Diatribe

London seems to be the place to go for donuts ! I did not buy and did not try for the simple reason that one is never enough and neither is two. I cannot be trusted near donuts. I just have to inhale the warm sugary, yeasty smell and I become weak and pathetic and there could be visible drool....so best stick to photos and keep my hands on the camera and be quick about it then rapidly walk in the opposite direction as soon as possible.

Festive Fudge

Fudge....in all colours and flavours seemed to be in every market and food hall in London. Generous sampling went on ! (The pretty pink one was Eton Mess flavour !!)

Moroccan Salads

There are some traditional salads that are the mainstay on most Moroccan menus and I love them always. In fact I could make them my entire meal and leave the table very satisfied....but that’s not the Moroccan way, there is always more and more food to come. This first course is made up of cooked salads served warm or at room temperature and most commonly include individual serves of carrots, beans, peppers, tomato and zucchini ...then as well there might be lentils , a sweetish pumpkin one and my favourite which resembles a type of ratatouille called zaalouk. And always served with delicious bread ! Bon Appetit !

Day Trip to Tin Mal, part five

“To die for” bread was being made as we arrived ! Our guide’s mum was in charge and she is definitely a brilliant baker. She does this task daily for her family and guests. The little mud oven is her only appliance. The flattened bread dough is cooked on the hot sides of it. We ate it hot, like we had never seen food before.

Day Trip to Tin Mal, part four

Our day trip included two delicious and filling Moroccan meals. The nine of us gasped audibly and hungrily as we saw our breakfast table starring a local version of a crumpet called Beghrir, served traditionally with honey of course made by local bees. Easy recipe to follow so do try this at home !
https://www.thespruceeats.com/moroccan-beghrir-spongy-semol…

Atlas Picnic

Tea and tagine at 2100 meters above sea level...a delicious picnic awaits....come with me, see the Atlas Mountains, hike and eat....it will be the most memorable day trip imaginable ...just send me a message !

Rocky Spot

Picking a lunch spot...many of us look for a green grassy verge or a shady spot under a leafy tree but others look for something completely different !

Picnic Heaven

Yesterday I had a #bestever day...a Berber picnic in the Atlas Mountains with @authentictoubkallodge and @morocco_bespoke so if you want nature and mountains and a gourmet picnic then I can arrange it all for you so just say the word for truly an experience of a lifetime !

Churros

Churros without chocolate on the side seems to be the norm in Ceuta...maybe it’s just Madrid that adds that delicious yummy dipping pot of hot decadent chocolate...I must say I missed it !