Even more canapes..

I'm pushing on with my experiments in Canape creation. My latest success is these sweet potato samosas. The pastry recipe was a little on the salty side but otherwise they were delicious I think they need a little mango chutney and possibly some raita for some extra oomp... I really enjoyed making them, it was a little fiddly to start with, but once I got the hang of it it they were quite easy if a little time consuming. 

1st Nigel & Karen.

I'm quite pleased with this new project. Although it's only my first outing I can see the potential for learning and pushing me out of my knee-jerk likes etc. This was an artichoke frittata, I added the cheese it seemed to be asking for it! Next week its a salad. 

New Idea...

I've struggled through this pregnancy a little mainly because it has caused me to lose my appetite. This may seem great to some but it is usually my main drive and inspiration in life, well my work life in any case and I'm quite lost without it. It was worst in the beginning when I had awful morning sickness, I get it back now for short periods, but not with any kind of zest. So I've come up with an idea to combat the food blues. It's not a particularly unique concept but I think it will enable me to eat a little better and learn something new along the way. I am going to use the "Julie and Julia" concept except I'm going to use Nigel Slater's Observer articles as the blue print for the dishes I'll cook. So Nigel and Karen is to be born. I'm going to cheat a bit and only make one of the recipes he gives and yes it is just once a week rather than a recipe a day which I  think was the premise for Julie's blog. I'm aiming to be realistic.... I have the ingredients in for his Artichoke frittatta, I'll keep you posted.