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About edibletcetera

I'm passionate about food; I cook, photograph, eat...then writes about it in that order. I'm also an occasional restaurant critic and caterer; a former newspaper columnist; author; social media/marketing communications; world traveler; dog lover; skier...and wit, (according to those who know me).

Recipe – Sweet Potato, Butternut & Ginger Soup

This warming golden soup is so comforting and very easy to make, especially if you have a blender. It came about as a result of my rummaging in the fridge looking for soup ingredients and this was all I had. … Continue reading

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Recipe – Chickpea and Smoked Tofu Stew with Sweet Peppers and Tomatoes

Many decades ago I spent an entire summer in Ibiza, long before it became popular with the crazy party people. A charming and historic fishing port, it was sleepy and quaint back then and the island had some fabulous under-populated … Continue reading

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London – It’s All About The Food!

Or should I say, Borough Market in London is all about the food. London is widely recognized as the food capital of the world but if all you’ve done is stuff your face in the countless world-class Indian, Asian, Chinese, … Continue reading

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Recipe – Apple & Mincemeat Tart

This makes a wonderful alternative if you’re looking for something  festive that’s lighter than a traditional British Christmas pudding. This luscious tart captures the very essence of those flavors and will appeal to anyone who loves the heady combination of … Continue reading

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Recipe – Chocolate, Prune & Walnut Mousse

Chocolate and prunes were made for each other. This luscious mousse is adapted from a Patricia Lousada recipe and combines prunes with dark chocolate – and a few toasted walnuts are added for some unexpected crunch. Another sublime confection that … Continue reading

Posted in Desserts, Gluten Free Desserts | 2 Comments

Recipe – Mincemeat with Brandy

Mincemeat is a wonderful traditional Christmassy confection and one that if you knew how easy it was to make from scratch, you’d never buy it ready-made again. It’s stuffed with lots of dried fruits, candied citrus peel, nuts and brandy … Continue reading

Posted in Cookies & Edible Gifts, Desserts, Gluten Free Desserts, Made in Under 30 mins, Sauces, Preserves, Condiments, Vegan, Vegetables / Vegetarian | 3 Comments

Recipe – Chicken & Sweet Potatoes in Coconut Milk

A soothing, fragrant dish that’s really simple to make and is perfect served over jasmine or basmati rice. I recommend using bone-in, skinless chicken thighs for the juiciest result but if you use chicken off the bone, you’ll reduce the … Continue reading

Posted in Indian & Asian Cuisine, Poultry | 2 Comments

Recipe – Florentines

These delicate cookies are deliciously crisp, chewy and really easy to make in two stages. Because they’re a bit posh, they also make a wonderful gift. The combination of almonds, tangy citrus zest and dark chocolate is mouthwatering. You don’t … Continue reading

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Recipe – Mushroom & Barley Soup

This is such a comforting, filling and soothing soup. There are so many versions out there but this is my favorite. In this instance I’ve used organic chicken broth but vegetarians can substitute vegetable or mushroom broth for an equally … Continue reading

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Recipe – Salmon & Potato Cake

This is a lovely brunch or lunch dish, perhaps served with something green on the side. I know that in the US in particular,  during the first part of the day people like to serve fruit with this type of … Continue reading

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