Archive for March, 2009


Lapis Lazuli

Blue was the colour of the sky the whole week-end.

A small walk along the sea to unwind. Yes I do love the sea. It has this therapeutic effect on me that I can’t explain.

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After a quick lunch, Paprika and I walked from Seatoun to Breaker Bay.

Along the coastal track we met people fishing, searching for pāua and families sunbathing.

The inland track offers a panoramic view of Wellington bay and an insight of Pencarrow Head lighthouse.

In Seatoun, I liked this sculpture shaped like a whale tale.

The bonus of the day was to discover parsley and fennel on our path. A coincidence, after reading few days ago an article written by Alessandra Zecchini about foraging in Dish Magazine.

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I wish you an excellent week !

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Remake

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I did these cakes a while ago. A remake of the steam cake.

I replaced coconut cream and mashed banana with milk and ground macadamia, to pair with plums. I made a chocolate one and plan to make a savory version also, so don’t be surprise if I come once again with a steam cake…

I guess I like to make this cake because it’s versatile, but mainly because it’s easy and quick. Just goes well with my mood these last days…

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For 6 little cakes

3 plums, halved and roasted in syrup
120g rice flour
100g ground macadamia
50g caster sugar
120ml milk
1 tsp rum (optional)
4 egg whites
Mix together rice flour, ground macadamia and sugar to get a fine ‘sandy’ texture // Add milk and rum //In a separate bowl whip egg whites until firm peak // Fold gently in the flour mixture and combine softly // Grease moulds and pour the batter (3/4 full) // Steam for 25 minutes

Related post : Banana and Coconut Steam Cake

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Fush and… No Chups

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It seems that good things never last long enough…

Eric Bibb‘s concert on Sunday was great ! I could spend all night listening to his voice and looking at his fingers running on the guitar…

Summer. Officially, not over yet, but it’s slowly fading… Temperature drops down in the night and days are already getting shorter…

But I want to enjoy Summer until the last drop.

This snack is widely inspired by our holiday in the South Island and all the good produce available at this time of the year.

Orange roughy filets, seasoned with ginger and kaffir lime (combava) wrapped in a soft bun made with olive oil and flavored with fennel seeds. Slices of cooked sweet corn replace traditional fries. Tomatoes, lettuce, avocado or what you fancy will complement easily this fresh and simple snack.

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Buns Dough (makes 4)
250g flour
15g caster sugar
150ml milk
50g olive oil
1 egg yolk
1 sachet instant dry yeast
1-2 tsp fennel seeds
1 tsp salt
Filling
2 fish filets (orange roughy)
1 sweet corn
Kaffir lime grated zest
Ginger finely chopped
Olive oil, salt flakes, pepper
Proof instant dry yeast in lukewarm milk + pinch of sugar // In a large bowl mix together flour, sugar, egg yolk and olive oil // Add the proofed yeast and milk and knead for 10 minutes // Cover the dough with a clean and dry tea towel and let it rest for 1 hour // Then cut the dough in 4 equal pieces and shape them in a ball-shape and let them rest for 30 minutes on a baking tray covered with baking paper// Preheat oven to 180°C // Bake for about 15 minutes // Remove from oven and let them cool on a wire rack
Boil sweet corn with salt for 1 hour // Let it cool and cut thin slices
Preheat oven to 210°C //Brush fish filets with olive oil, kaffir lime zest, ginger, salt flakes, pepper // Place fish in aluminum foil and close tightly // Cook the fish for 12-15 minutes

Other related post: Botacook, Parfums de la Reunion papillote de bar

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