Twice this week I've needed some hard boiled eggs. Once for Kedgeree and once for sandwiches - so I'm taking that as a sign and here is how I do it. Not surprisingly, it begins with the egg. I buy free-range - always. It's more expensive but if you've ever seen the … [Read more...]
Crispy Fried Onions – Indian Style
I don't really know what to call this as I've heard it being given all kinds of names. Presumably it's something which varies between dialects. In English I reckon 'Crispy Fried Onions' is as descriptive as I can get it. Nor is it accurate to describe it as a garnish … [Read more...]
Home-Made Curry Powder
Curry Powder isn't 'one' thing. It's a house mix and would seem to be a Western invention, but it's a ready-mix which has been around for a long time. It was certainly available in London in the mid 1780s as there's an advert for it in 'The Morning Post'. That must have been … [Read more...]
Kentish Cherry Batter Pudding
Kentish Cherry Batter Pudding is a close relative of Clafoutis. So close I wouldn't be remotely surprised to learn it made it's way to England via some invading Normans. Clafoutis comes from the Limousin region of France and is made with griottes, or sour morello cherries. … [Read more...]
Mussels in Tomatoes and Cider
This academic year has been exam heavy and, in actual fact, by the official end of term the only person going to school was my husband. Friday was the official finish - and this was supper. I'd been to the supermarket to pick up milk (Seb drinks it by the pint - and I have no … [Read more...]
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