Salty from the sea, our feet bejewelled with black volcanic sand, it was was a given during that high summer in Santorini that we would seek respite from the shimmering heat of the beach from midday onwards. A nearby taverna became our favourite. We never ventured inside. Instead we sat on little blue chairs shaded…
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Jaffa Fattoush Salad with a Zesty Sumac and Pomegranate Dressing
I love to explore new places and I love to get lost. To my mind, it’s only way to discover a place. My Israeli friends think I am absolutely insane to walk out into the summer sun with no destination in mind but I walk in the shade and find the sanctuary of a tiny…
Symi Roasted Pepper, Chickpea and Couscous Salad with Pomegranate and Greek Yoghurt with Preserved Lemon and Mint
This is a beautifully nutritious late summer/autumn salad packed with flavours and textures. At its heart is a pile of fluffy couscous with gently spiced roasted chickpeas, baby sweet peppers, caramelised red onion and juicy cherry tomatoes wrapped in a tangy pomegranate dressing served with Greek yoghurt stirred through with chopped preserved lemon and mint,…
Cardamom and Dill 