After our sojourn through the Chilean fjords, Ben and I did the W Trek, in Torres Del Paine. This is a 5 day, 4 night hike. There are a few options when hiking through the Torres Del Paine: the O Circuit – this is the most epic option, usually takes between 8 and 10 days… Continue reading South America 2019 – W Trek, Torres Del Paine, Patagonia
South America 2019 – Chilean Fjords, Patagonia
Ben and I recently returned from South America, where we did an amazing cruise through the Chilean Fjords. South America is huge, and it takes a long time to get from one place to the next, and usually, transportation options are limited to car, bus or planes. Renting a car was out of the question… Continue reading South America 2019 – Chilean Fjords, Patagonia
Bo Kho (Vietnamese Beef Stew)
I tried this recipe a while ago, and it was super tasty! Definitely on my list of “lunches-that-will keep-in-the-fridge/freezer”. Relatively easy to make, just set aside about 3 or so hours to get it together. The beef was just falling apart, and had clearly been well-loved in that pot, getting amongst the lemongrass and ginger.… Continue reading Bo Kho (Vietnamese Beef Stew)
Crumbly Olive Oil, Rosemary and Pear Cake
I made this cake for Christmas with Ben’s uncle Pete in mind, as he is not too keen on desserts. I picked a more savoury dessert to see how he’d go with it 🙂 I think he liked it. It is quite a dense cake, you really don’t need more than a small slice. I… Continue reading Crumbly Olive Oil, Rosemary and Pear Cake
Prawn Curry
I love prawns. I actually am just a general seafood lover – it’s so funny when Ben and I go out to dinner together. He always orders steak and I order fish/prawns/crab. Prawn curry is really nostalgic for me, it was always a real treat when my mom made it for us, as prawns are… Continue reading Prawn Curry
The Sausage Dog 