Food – Travel – Life
Through my food writing, I have for several years been campaigning for poor maligned British Gooseberries. The sharp, hairy berry fell out of favour some time back with the blame at the feet of those which gained in popularity, namely, the super-food styled Blueberry. Well, I think my whining paid off (though I am not… Continue reading Great British Gooseberries
One of the simplest recipes yet, it packs quite a punch when it comes to flavour. This recipe is fabulous for using up slightly overripe fruits. The roasted strawberries are simply gorgeous over vanilla ice cream or topped with whipped cream on a meringue. Hard to beat for versatility. Roasted Balsamic Strawberry Recipe
Chef Simon Gueller has hung up his apron though he not left cooking behind.
Loving this new recipe for Roast Butternut Squash, this one with a great sprinkling of curry and brown sugar for caramelisation. This recipe imparts deep flavour and a gorgeous texture for a Butternut, or in fact any kind of squash or pumpkin. Use the cooked squash in curries, with pasta or risotto or even cold in… Continue reading New Recipe: Curried Roast Butternut Squash.
It is so cold outside given the current weather front ripping through Britain. The sub-zero temperatures mean to the stove I head. Weeks like these demand nourishing, hot, tasty food for top-to-toe warmth. Top of the list - because it is a dish you can stick in the oven and return to in 6 hours… Continue reading It is Cold Outside
It is January which means one thing to cheer me up, and that is the arrival of Yorkshire Forced Rhubarb into the shops. The season is short, at latest March, so make the most of it while you can. What is Yorkshire Forced Rhubarb Rhubarb was only grown outdoors in the UK until the 19th… Continue reading Yorkshire Forced Rhubarb in the Shops
Shelves groaning with jams, jellies, chutneys and pickles always give me a sense of security. I blame it on all those harvest festivals we went to as kids, that and watching the Waltons. An afternoon of chopping, stirring, potting and labelling plus the resulting messy, sticky kitchen are all worth the sight of my creations… Continue reading Preserve Your Sanity
Hands up if you have cleaned out your spice rack, drawer or those lurking in the back of the cupboard in the past year. If you have you take a well-deserved pat on the back. If, however, your indifference for the little glass jars is older than your first born, then be assured you are… Continue reading Ditch the Dead Stuff
Wonderful breakfast marmalade time again.
This soup is awesome. Rarely will you hear me say that about any recipe as awesome is quite an accolade, but this soup is just that. Not just that, it is also healthy, nutritious and tasty. Cauliflower itself a remarkable vegetable and with the trend now for roasting it got a whole lot better. Roasting not… Continue reading Roasted Cauliflower and Turmeric Soup Recipe