The softness of these early spring days is heartbreakingly lovely: the birdsong, the quality of light, the gentle but perceptible warmth of the sun; and who could resist the antics of those gangs of new lambs racing in the fields for the joy of … [Read more...]
Cambridge in March: English asparagus and rhubarb
Skip to recipes This has been one confused winter: daffodils rehearsing in December, snowdrops extending their run into March, then actual snow just as the daffs get into full costume. It’s as though winter had stage-fright and only roused itself … [Read more...]
Rose geranium sponge cake
If you are a fan of the edible rose geranium, as I am, this is a beautiful cake with a herbal, floral note, supported by Cognac and the flavour of good butter and eggs. The leaves of this scented pelargonium add prettiness and a complex flavour. … [Read more...]
The pleasures of the plum: a season in review
This summer has enlightened me on plums. Never before have I seen or tasted such a diversity as I have this year, having made the discovery of the Manning family farm in Willingham, Cambridgeshire, where 35 varieties are grown. They also, to my … [Read more...]
The humble onion and other September treasures
[This article celebrating September's bounty was also published as a column in Weekend, the Saturday supplement of the Cambridge News. It features recipes for Alsatian onion tarte flambé, and an apple or sweet wine sabayon that dresses up autumn … [Read more...]
20-minute melanzane alla parmigiana
This is one of those ideas I kick myself for not thinking of earlier. We adore eggplant parmesan – aubergine parmesan – or as they actually call it where it originated, melanzane alla parmigiana. I make a big festive dish of it at least once … [Read more...]
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