200 years of railway celebrated at Legacy, The Grand, Yor
Tuscan Tomato Sauce
Great British Gooseberries
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
Roasted Balsamic Strawberries Recipe
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
Kanifushi
Vegetarian festival on a beautiful island in the Maldives, an invitation not to refuse. Read why.
Simon Gueller – Kitchen Shackles Off
Chef Simon Gueller has hung up his apron though he not left cooking behind.
Restaurant Myse
Restaurant Myse is Yorkshire's latest Michelin-starred restaurant.
New Recipe: Curried Roast Butternut Squash.
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 Cold Outside
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
Yorkshire Forced Rhubarb in the Shops
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
Preserve Your Sanity
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