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 … More

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 … More

Many weeks ago the special in the Derby Market was Beef Brisket on the bone. This is a real Flintstones … More

Its Chinese New Year this Sunday, and if you are looking for something delicious and I promise very easy to … More

I have another cold (boo hiss). This means I need comfort food , something from childhood like fishfingers and mash … More

I really wanted to go for a walk this Saturday, but we got a call to say a long awaited … More

This Sunday my head was pounding following a foolish consumption of gin on a Saturday night, truly ruinous but so … More

Greensmiths the butcher/deli grocer which opened round the corner from work a few months ago has become a regular huant … More

Found my first forced rhubarb of the season . The term forced sounds a bit barbaric , but I promise … More

Home alone tonight and since the oven was on for a long time today on a low heat making meringues … More