For the love of food
Hola amigos y amigas. Why the Spanish? Today is Mexican fiesta day. It may not be an internationally-recognised day but Jamie Oliver’s Food Revolution Day is. ‘Food Revolution Day is a global day of action for people everywhere to celebrate real food, where it comes from and how to cook it. It’s a day to [...]
Let’s be honest, when I started Claire K Creations way back in 2010 I really didn’t know what I was doing (my first post was about macaroons – they were macarons! Oh the horror!). I knew that I loved food and I wasn’t bad at whipping up tasty meals and treats but when it came [...]
‘I don’t care what mine looks like just please…. give me some food!’ To some, this may seem demanding and rude but sometimes in my house it’s acceptable. On this particular occasion, Will had been at golf since 6am. I’d told him that I was making a special lunch so he wasn’t to eat at [...]
It’s not really all that cool here yet but the slight change in the air was enough for me to get out the slow cooker a couple of weeks ago. Actually it was pouring rain on that particular day which to me, no matter what the temperature, calls for a warming, hearty dinner. I had [...]
We’re leaving Morocco today and hitting the high seas. Head to the port at Tangir, in the north of Morocco, jump on the ‘fast ferry’ and 2 hours later you will find yourself in the land of senoritas and paella . There are a some similarities between Spanish and Moroccan food, the two countries being [...]
I may have fooled you into the illusion that here in the Claire K Creations household, we eat a great variety of food with some new creation landing on the table ever night. That would be my ideal but in reality, there are a few dishes that are in high rotation around here. Monday nights [...]
Sono would have to be one of, if not our favourite restaurant. We celebrated our 1st anniversary (of dating) there 7 years go and visit for special occasions regularly. Lately we’ve been a bit naughty. It seems ‘the end of summer,’ ’2 weeks before Christmas’ and other equally as un-special occasions have been deemed special [...]
You know how I said that my eating is all about balance? Well this is the perfect example. Last week, I was lucky enough to have three girlfriends (and the gorgeous twins) over to lunch mid-week. It was probably the first time that’s happened since we were all at uni at least five years ago [...]
Today you are witnessing a first here at Claire K Creations. Do you know what it is? I’ll just tell you and save you guessing… this tomato onion and feta tart, is the first ever tart/pastry shell that you’ve seen out of the tin here. It’s the first one that I’ve been brave enough to [...]
Like with my haloumi-stuffed, coconut chicken nuggets, I really must have more faith in my cooking skills. I was so nervous about making this ham cheese and chive quiche I only snapped a few quick pics before serving it up to my guest of honor – my grandma. Well that and I didn’t want to keep [...]
‘What made you think to crumb them in coconut?’ ‘I have no idea, maybe making lamingtons this week?’ I tend to get on a roll with things. I start using an ingredient, love it and use it in everything until I get sick of it and move on to the next thing. That would explain [...]
I’ll be the first to admit that ‘ethical’ eating is not the easiest thing to do. I say ‘ethical’ because to me, everyone has their own idea of what the means. As I said yesterday, to me that means knowing as much about the food I’m eating and where it has come from as I [...]
I am Claire & I love food. Here you'll find my favourite recipes, tips, tricks, restaurants & plates full of frivolity with the odd crafty post. New inspiration posted daily.
