For the love of food
My mum is a great cook but when it comes to sharing the details of her creations she’s a bit frustrating. She never really follows recipes and is very good at instinctively adding this and that to get the perfect balance. The problem is that she never knows what went into something. It’s also pretty rare that something appears [...]
This time in three weeks, Will and I will be on a plane heading over to New York City! We’re more than a little excited. The planning is well and truly underway and we’ve gone so overboard as to plot every place we want to go on a map. Restaurants have their own colour so [...]
‘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 [...]
I’ve had this post scheduled for today for a week but by coincidence, I happen to be eating this again for lunch today as sustenance/payment for a very very important job. Today, two girlfriends and I are babysitting the gorgeous twins for the day. Their grandma is the creator of the zucchini and bacon crustless [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
In our house it’s not just me and Will. We have Donald, Jeeves, Bluey and our newest addition, Kevin. We like to name things you see so when the lovely Celia from Fig Jam and Lime Cordial sent me a little of Priscilla her sourdough starter, I had named mine before even seeing Celia’s request [...]
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 [...]
In 2013 I’m going to continue to expand my eating repertoire. This year I’m going to find at least 10 salads that I like and make them every now and then. I’ve established that traditional salads with lots of lettuce are not my cup of tea. For me, a salad has to have a bit of oomph and [...]
I know what you’re thinking – my goodness Claire that’s not a very pretty looking recipe. I beg you to stay with me though because while this may not be the prettiest recipe I’ve ever posted, it sure is tasty and it makes up for it’s lack of visual appeal with it’s really-good-for-you status. This [...]
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.
