Cherry jam

Our neighbours have a cherry tree in their garden that is very close to the garden wall between our gardens. I love the view of the tree covered in cherry blossoms in the spring. This year, we receive a big basket of ripe cherries from them, perfect for making jam. Ingredients 3.5 kg cherries juice…

Scampi curry – Goan style

Prawn curry in Goa is made with freshly ground masala made and freshly grated coconut. After years of living outside India, I have adapted the recipe so that I can make it with raw materials that are easily available locally. Ingredients 1 tin coconut milk 400 ml 1 small onion, finely sliced 1-2 tbsp cooking…

Thai red curry mussels soup

The chef at work made this mussel soup whenever mussels were in season. walking down to the canteen, one recognised the flavours in the air. Lunch was a feast when he decided to serve thai mussel soup. This recipe is my attempt at creating that soup at home. This soup is full of flavour and…