Live For Food

First, ensure your avocado is ripe.  Hold it in your hand and gently press the skin.  If it gives a little, it’s ripe. Remember that the avocado has a large stone in the middle.  Take a sharp knife and cut the avocado in half, going round the edge of the stone.  Twist it to separate […]

I was looking for a recipe that involves avocado and smoked salmon, but I wanted something that was a bit more impressive than chopping them up and putting them on a plate.  I came across this recipe from BBC Good Food for Smoked Salmon and Avocado Terrines and decided to give it a go. I […]

So you’ve got guests coming for dinner, or you want to make something a bit special for your other half or family, but you’re tight for time.  An easy way to make a meal special is to do a starter.  A three course meal automatically sounds impressive, but it can be very easy to whip […]