About Me
Becky a 30 something old Brit , living in Nottingham,UK, Though this blog and I started our lives in Bristol.
I love to cook with seasonal fresh and often wild ingredients from foraged ingredients from the city and country.
If you like what you see or have some suggestions please send me an email at beckayork@gmail.com or leave a comment on my blog
Monthly Archives: February 2010
Smoked Mackerel and Cream Cheese Pate with Red Onion, Pickle and Parsley
Mackerel is back in season , one of my favourite fish , it is both plentiful and ethical. For anyone put off by a whole fish , smoked mackerel is available in supermarkets peppered or unpeppered. For a delicious if … Continue reading
Posted in February, Spring
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Jerusalem Artichoke and Leek Gratin
In case it seems things we getting a little too meaty around here, I am still working my way through a vege-box on a regular basis. At the moment we are inundated with jerusalem artichokes , it’s hard to get … Continue reading
Posted in February, Spring
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Shredded Chilli Beef Brisket
Many weeks ago the special in the Derby Market was Beef Brisket on the bone. This is a real Flintstones joint of meat huge bone , craggy burgundy coloured meat with inches of yellow marbling. Irresistible but totally intimidating… so … Continue reading
Posted in February, Meals, Pork, Spring
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Slow Cooker Onion Gravy
If a courier arrives at your door with a box labelled “BRITISH ONIONS” and says ” This stinks like onions” , the last thing you expect is for the box to make a clinking noise as you set it down … Continue reading
Posted in Meals, Meat, Uncategorized, Vegetables and Fruit
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Dim Sum
Its Chinese New Year this Sunday, and if you are looking for something delicious and I promise very easy to make- look no further than some home-made dim sum ( I have not made them for a while ). I … Continue reading
Posted in February, Meals, Pork, Spring
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Salt Fish Croquettes with Mushy Peas and Tartare Sauce
I have another cold (boo hiss). This means I need comfort food , something from childhood like fishfingers and mash or tomato soup. With perfect forward planning or premonition, this Saturday I made some salt fish croquettes ready to heat … Continue reading
Chinese Slow Cook Pork Shoulder with Five Spice Sauce
I really wanted to go for a walk this Saturday, but we got a call to say a long awaited item was finally being delivered, as usual they promised the morning , but morning means anytime between 9am and 2pm. … Continue reading
Posted in February, Meals, Pork, Spring
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Potato, Kale and Chorizo Tortilla
This Sunday my head was pounding following a foolish consumption of gin on a Saturday night, truly ruinous but so delicious. All I managed to make on Sunday morning was Marmite and Toast, but I lay in bed listening to … Continue reading
Posted in February, Spring
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