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Noodle Salad
Back in the days when Jerry was only a little chick, I was busy reading all sorts of expert advice on parrot nutrition. This is quite a tricky issue, because what your parrot eats is as important as the way he goes about obtaining his food. As parrots are very intelligent and social creatures, it […]
Spanish Style Sweet and Sour Eggplant with Saffron Bulgur
We love experimenting in the Bistro kitchen, and we’ve always found regional cuisine to be an excellent source of inspiration whenever we want to try something new. There’s indeed no reason not to try new things nowadays, with the endless array of TV shows, magazines and cookbooks teaching us new culinary techniques and innovative flavour […]
Zucchini and Lemon Risotto
When Chef Gerald and his Mummy decided about two months ago to start a balcony garden, little did they know that their project would involve encountering various life forms that were never supposed to be part of our social circle. It all started innocently enough with a few planters of herbs for Mummy and a […]
Black Kale and Goat Cheese Salad
The ideal summer evening should be warm and bright, with the sweet and salty ocean smell wafting through the open windows on a light breeze, The ideal summer dinner? One that comes together in a flash, to allow you to relax and make the most of a beautiful evening? The first idea that comes to […]
Paprika Chicken Bake
Yesterday’s weather was much more appropriate for a winter’s day than one this close to the middle of summer. Chef Gerald spent the whole day indoors playing with the presents he received from Santa, while Mummy and Daddy braved the outdoors for a little while only to return shivering and in desperate need of a […]
Tiella Pugliese (Italian Rice Potatoes and Mussels Casserole)
Thank goodness for the world wide web, that wonderful treasure trove of regional recipes we may have never heard of otherwise! If you’re like us and cannot afford to spend as much time roaming the world in search of wonderful gems of home cooking prowess as you’d like to – or if you happen to have […]
Kamut Spaghetti With Asparagus Cavolo Nero and Pine Nuts
We’ve enjoyed some mild weather recently, which has also translated into a welcome change to lighter menus in the Bistro kitchen. After a really long winter this year, we’ve been more than happy to give up on stews that have simmered for ages, and make way for dishes that are part way between a cooked […]
Leek Zucchini and Cherry Tomato Quiche
“Where’s Mummy, Daddy, where’s Mummy? She’s run away with my quiche before I had a chance to sample it! What a naughty Mummy!!! And I’ve had an eye on that quiche for a couple of hours now, waiting patiently for it to cool….Where’s my quiche?” Finally, I get to have a taste! Human parents don’t […]
Welcome to Spring – Veggie Box Frittata
I love having a big splash! I think you humans call this activity having a shower, but that doesn’t look anywhere near as much fun as my big splash… After all, you don’t really get to splash around much at all, and the sign of a fun shower is when half the bathroom is dripping […]
Corn Muffins, Chilli Bean and Vegetable Soup, and Kitchen Monster Revealed
Mummy and Chef Gerald have been going through a baking frenzy lately, no doubt fuelled by the presence of Kitchen Monster, who makes it so much easier to get everything ready in a flash. We’ve mentioned our Kitchen Monster several times in our previous few posts, however we have so far abstained from making any […]
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