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  We are back to using a vegebox,this time from local Eden Farms, now a vegebox this time of year is pretty root-based the odd leafy cabbage. Beetroot feature heavily but once you have shredded them for salad , made … Continue reading →

Madhur Jaffrey’s Curry Made easy contains a recipe for a Sri Lankan Beef Smore , a spiced brasied beef dish,  she suggests using a beef shoulder meat tied, chuck or brisket. I am always looking for new recipes for brisket … Continue reading →

This week Nick was sitting his first exam in more than 20 years. When I asked what he wanted to eat to celebrate the end he said sushi. Visits to conveyor belt restaurants are definitely out with Em – pretty … Continue reading →

Whenever I see a bag of strange ingredients I am compelled to buy them , this time barberries, small sour berries a traditional Iranian ingredient for a classic dish Zereshk Polow (Barberry Rice with Chicken)  I was dubious that a … Continue reading →

                             That was quite a year , sorry it’s been pretty quiet on the blogging front but Em really has been taking up a lot of time. … Continue reading →

This is the time of year when my food photostream turns green , peas and beans. Pea Pesto so deliciously sweet you think you must have added some sugar, add a dash of goats cheese,  lemon and mint to the … Continue reading →

A quick post to show I am still around and eating. Friday night curry , Lamb with fresh broad beans.  Broad Beans are one of my favourite vegetables, and they are just beggining to come into season now, though I … Continue reading →

Slow cooked pork shoulder has become a favourite in this house and on the blog from the links – with chipolte sauce, jerk seasoning , five spice , gochujang ( Korean Red Pepper Sauce) . It;s a long cook in the oven … Continue reading →

The potato pizza was an addiction of mine back in 2010 with shaved aspapragus and one with anchovies and rosemary. They are completely addictive and even more than a cheese and tomato pizza delicious and filling cold This recipe has to … Continue reading →

For lunch on Easter Sunday we had Rabbit, we ate the Easter Bunny, acutally just it’s legs which are the bit with the most meat on them. Rabbit does need slow cooking or it can be very tough once cooked … Continue reading →