Winter Wonders: Celeriac with Truffled Lentils & Roasted Hazelnuts
This was an 'I-can't-be-bothered-to-go-to-the-shop' riff on Ottolenghi's 'Celeriac and Lentils with Hazelnuts and Mint' and I think works...
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Sophie Griffiths
- May 24, 2021
- 3 min
THAT Baked Feta & Tomato Pasta recipe...
For a period of time over February this year, it was impossible to get hold of feta cheese. Did you notice? I certainly did. I had seen...
Sophie Griffiths
- Sep 14, 2020
- 3 min
Recipes from Sicily: Pasta alla Norma
A real Sicilian classic, you can barely go wrong with this recipe which is pure, indulgent comfort food. The name comes from the opera...
Sophie Griffiths
- Sep 14, 2020
- 2 min
Recipes from Sicily: Tonno all’Eoliana - Aeolian-style Marinated Tuna with Capers & Fresh Tomato
Capers, these spicy, pungent little buds are commonly found in Sicilian cooking, seeing as they are cultivated on the island of...
Sophie Griffiths
- Sep 14, 2020
- 3 min
Recipes from Sicily: Orange & Fennel Sicilian Tuna Ceviche
One morning while anchored up in a bay on the island of Vulcano, we were greeted by the sight of a fishing boat offering us to buy some...
Sophie Griffiths
- Jul 7, 2020
- 7 min
But... why ARE there so many fish restaurants by the sea?
Why are there so many fish restaurants by the sea? Think about that for a second and you’ll soon feel your knee-jerk response quickly...
Sophie Griffiths
- Apr 3, 2020
- 8 min
Wine Hippy: Plan a California Road Trip
Planning a drive up the Pacific Coast Highway? Here is my small, but perfectly formed, tried and tested address book for places to add to...
Sophie Griffiths
- Jan 16, 2020
- 3 min
A Barolo Story: No Barrique, No Berlusconi
My anti-January theme continues. Chestnut and Black Truffle risotto (recipe below) with a Barolo from legendary ‘last of the mohicans’...
Sophie Griffiths
- Nov 7, 2019
- 4 min
5 Unmissable Experiences in Transylvania
Did you know Transylvania means The Land Beyond The Forest? (Trans across - Sylvania Forest land). I can hardly imagine a more...
Sophie Griffiths
- Oct 31, 2019
- 24 min
The Land Beyond The Forest: In Search of Romanian Wine
Romania. I’m not too proud to admit that before I began looking into it, I couldn't have pointed out Romania properly on a map (other...
Sophie Griffiths
- Oct 2, 2019
- 9 min
The Perfect Wine Weekend in Alsace
Wine lovers, let's dream about the perfect wine weekend. What would it be? - Less than 2 hrs by plane from London Heathrow (perhaps on a
Sophie Griffiths
- Aug 13, 2019
- 9 min
An Oenophile's Dalmatian Sailing Itinerary
The Wine-Dark Sea This is essentially the post I wish I could've found whilst planning our two week sailing trip: how do I combine the...
Sophie Griffiths
- Aug 13, 2019
- 5 min
Croatia Travel: Top 5 Destination Restaurants Worth Sailing To
Croatia. I'll admit the first thing I think of is not food. Or wine. But sparkling seas? Yes. Spiny Sea Urchins? In their mutilating...
Sophie Griffiths
- Jan 29, 2019
- 9 min
How to Boss The Barossa: A Wine Lover's Travel Guide to South Australia
Sydney, I love you. Your beaches are glorious.
Melbourne, you hipster dreamboat, you can do things to brunch no-one else would dream of. But
Sophie Griffiths
- Jan 18, 2019
- 8 min
How To Spend The Perfect Day in Coonawarra
Spending a day in Coonawarra? Check out my top tips for where to eat, where to stay and which wineries to visit!
Sophie Griffiths
- Dec 14, 2018
- 8 min
The 12 Wines of Christmas: My Ultimate Guide
Chriiiiiistmas time! Mistletoe and Wine! Here’s my ultimate guide to matching wines to all those Christmas occasions, featuring a few of my
Sophie Griffiths
- Nov 9, 2018
- 10 min
The Hunter Valley's Star Wines: The Perfect Pairing Menu
Which also just happens to be Gluten, Grain and Refined Sugar Free! The Hunter Valley, about two hours north of Sydney, is well worth checki
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