I wasn't fond of gooseberries as a child and I told everyone the reason for that was because they made me 'blink'. I was right. They can be lip pursing-ly sour and even the sweetest need sugar. What's more, they are spiteful to pick, with thorns like spears. Gooseberry Fool … [Read more...]
Archives for June 2015
Elderflower Cordial
If you're raising readers of Brian Jacques 'Redwall' books, Elderflower Cordial is an essential summer beverage. It's refreshing, summery and non-alcoholic. Elderflower Cordial is also a useful ingredient to have in the freezer. Place 1.5kg/3lb 5oz of granulated … [Read more...]
Roasted Pepper Salad
The parent dish of this salad is peperonata. It must be sixty plus years since Elizabeth David's 'A Book of Mediterranean Food' was published in the UK and brought it to our notice. I do think we've got over the grief of not being a misplaced mediterranean country now, but … [Read more...]
Tomato Tarte Tatin
I bought myself a present. There is no justification for that other than I saw, I wanted .. and I bought. I like to think I economised because I bought the smaller of the two sizes available which was cheaper, but it was probably a false economy because I now know I need … [Read more...]
Breakfast Mushroom
I don't think I've ever met a man who doesn't love a 'Full English' and with Fathers' Day looming you might be thinking of clogging up the arteries of the dad in your life. Whilst it can be a wonderful thing to eat, it's 'proper' cooking which feels bit gruelling when done … [Read more...]