Rhubarb is not just for crumble. It makes a great morning treat, too. At this time of year, when the field-grown rhubarb is reaching its peak, rhubarb's infinite baking potential is nicely exploited with these crumble muffins; and the smoothie makes … [Read more...]
Sicily, part I: Noto town and market
There is something about the south-eastern corner of Sicily that goes straight to the heart. It is agricultural, abounding in vineyards, citrus and almond orchards, and olive groves. It is also wild, windswept, rugged and mountainous, with a … [Read more...]
Sicily, part 2: Sicilian caponata
This is where I share the treasured recipe and insider tips for making traditional Sicilian caponata, as we learned it from two wonderful cooks in Noto, in the south-east of Sicily (read more here). It's the real thing -- exquisitely vibrant, … [Read more...]
Pear, walnut and bitter chocolate crumble
This surprising crumble variation went down really well this week when I brought it along to a BBC Radio Cambridgeshire Food and Drink programme on seasonal produce. It has a great balance of fresh, really tasty pears, this season's walnuts, some … [Read more...]
A pear sorbet romance
Some years ago I was in Paris for a weekend as a solo traveller, on my way home from Tours, where I had been attempting to improve my French. I had salvaged some pennies from my student expenses in determination of finding one good French dinner … [Read more...]
Celery, stilton and sage tart
This is a special tart, one of my very favourites in the savoury class. It’s a wonderful way to enjoy celery at the time of year when it’s at its best – from October to Christmastime. Celery and stilton (or any blue cheese) are a classic pairing; … [Read more...]
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