Bananas may not be the first thing one thinks of when it comes to exciting fruit, but this is surely because of the simple fact that these days they just seem so common.
I was asked recently what ingredient I could not live
without. I had no hesitation in answering ''lemons''. Their
intense, clean fresh flavour adds zing to so many dishes.
Pinot noir can be light and peppery or rich and oaky, and
both styles can be attractive, but it's always best when the
fruit, oak, acidity and tannins are in balance.
Many of us are looking for ways to save money and live
more sustainably, although it can seem difficult in a world
where there are products for everything. Charmian Smith talks
to a busy woman who slashed her grocery bill drastically and
says it's all about having the right attitude.
I love to cook plums, and this slice, which could come under
the category of pie, works a treat: crisp, buttery pastry
filled with creamy sweet and tart plums is my idea of
perfection.
So, recently I have been going through a bit of a Mexican phase. Not the cheesy, fatty Tex Mex Mexican but that fresh, lively and coriander-full version. The legit stuff.
While the summer weather lasts, chilled rosés and bubbles can
be refreshing drinking - justthe thing to relax with on a
warm evening or over a lazy lunch.
