One of the signs of early labour is something called nesting, women report a strong urge to clean. Nesting is … More
Category: June
Tomato, Onion and Potato Tart
The greengrocers have gluts of cherry tomatoes on sale at the moment. It was just as well I got a … More
Pasta with Broad Beans Peas and Spinach & Feta Pesto
This time of year it’s hard not to go a bit wild in the greengrocers , eating seasonally means having … More
Gammon and Pea Risotto
For a bargain joints you really cannot beat a gammon hock ( smoked or unsmoked) less than £2 a piece. … More
Midlands Food Bloggers Meetup at 99 Station St , Staffordshire Fine Foods and a Summer Caldo Verde
On Saturday I took the quick train journey from Nottingham to Burton on Trent , .Once the heart of brewing … More
Persian Chicken Stew with Pomegranate and Almonds
This recipe is I am afraid a shameless rip off of Stewed founder Alan Rosenthals take on Khoresht fesenjan, a … More
Sea Bass with Fennel , Broad Beans & New Potato Salad Dressed with Mint and Parsley
I am determined to master filleting fish, it’s one of those skills that once mastered makes you look wholly professional. … More
BBQ Rolled Shoulder of Pork ( with Indirect Heat)
Just a few years ago I would never have considered putting a big joint on the BBQ, scared of serving … More
Elderflower Marinated Salmon served with New Potatoes and Fresh Sorrel
Marinading Salmon is so simple and makes a perfect starter, you can use whole sides of salmon or fillets. There … More
Meringues and Mayonnaise
I used to be very impressed by people who made meringue, a freind of mine used to whip them up … More