Paon Bali Cooking Class (Ubud)

I did an amazing cooking class in Ubud, Bali.  First we went to the local market to see the fresh produce,fruits specific to the region including dragon fruit, snake fruit, hairy fruit, Jade fruit, Durian and Mangosteen.  They were all very tasty and seemed a combination of fruits we already know, e.g.lychee with a coconut texture. I have included here two recipes from the class in Ubud at http://www.paon-bali.com and I would highly recommend going to Paon Bali Cooking class if you are in Bali.  (more…)

Ceviche

Walking the dog yesterday by the marina gave a sense of freshness.  The air, the sea, a shag perched on a pier, the oysters under the docks.  You can’t beat the smell of sea air and fresh fish.  Here is my  recipe for ceviche, which I learnt how to make from a Peruvian, but have added my own twist. (more…)