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...]
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...]
Summer fruits: a decadent chocolate-raspberry brownie with white chocolate, and a lighter way with Pavlova
[This article was published in the July 2017 edition of Cambridge magazine). Summer fruits are irresistible. Who can look at all that colour and not want to come away with a little of this, a little of that, simply because it all looks so … [Read more...]
November magic
[This was the first in a series of Crumbs on the Table columns published in Cambridge Magazine. It includes three recipes for a homely yet special autumn feast in sympathy with the season: woodsy mixed mushrooms on garlic toasts, fit for a king or … [Read more...]
In Tomato Fields
September in southern New Jersey is invariably hot and humid, the remnants of August’s dog days hanging on, tenacious and ornery. It is the time when the tomato fields that bordered our house in rural Mickleton began to take on the smell of … [Read more...]
Cambridge in August: tomato prosciutto tart and raspberry dacquoise
Summer has come good after all. This is the time when fast food is fresh food: when a few choice tomatoes and some good olive oil can make a meal; when a perfect slice of melon can make your eyes open wide; and a simple salad eaten outdoors can tune … [Read more...]