A quick and easy one for you all this week. Does anybody ever read ‘the only four receips you’ll ever need’ in the Saturday Times Magazine? Each week you are given four variations on a staple recipe and a couple … Continue reading
As a food blogger (yes, I do use that term loosely seeing as it’s been a wee while since I last wrote – more on that later) I know I’m supposed to say that I only frequent little-local-artisan-hole-in-the-wall-hidden-gems but you … Continue reading
Over the weekend I ventured out to one of Ottolenghi’s restaurants, NOPI, for some pretty momentous grub. There is a lot to say about NOPI – the beautiful rose marble and brass finishes, floor-to-ceiling faceted mirrored toilets, oh and did … Continue reading
Fennel is one of those marmite foods like goat’s cheese, coriander and – well marmite itself – that truly polarises opinion. But, I for one, love it and that’s mostly down to a couple of really clever Ottolenghi dishes – … Continue reading
I’ve come to the conclusion that there are few salads that don’t taste better without a little tahini drizzled over the top. And it seems that I’m not the only one to think so – the blogosphere is rife with … Continue reading
I’m pretty predictable when it comes to week-night cooking. The criteria being that it’s healthy, quick and easy to prepare. So some straightforward protein, grains and a side of veg do me just fine most nights. But as soon as summer … Continue reading
There are so many things I love about writing this blog. From plotting my next post to photographing each dish, if it’s to do with the Salt of the Hearth then I’m pretty much in my element. But, I have … Continue reading
Aubergine is one of those funny vegetables where the way in which it’s cooked can have such a polarising effect on its success as a dish. Undercook aubergine and it will be squeaky, chewy and generally unpleasant, but when it’s … Continue reading
As a child of the Wagamama generation, there was a time when vegetable katsu curry was my everything. I would frequent my local restaurant like nobody’s business and scoff when the waiter would dutifully ask if this was my first … Continue reading
I don’t know if it’s possible for a fruit or vegetable to be a part of the zeitgeist but if so then I think it’s safe to say that Avocado is having a bit of a moment. An ingredient once reserved … Continue reading
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