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...]
Fried green tomatoes in England
My article, "In Tomato Fields", tells the story of the 'Jersey tomato' in its heyday, during the years when my sisters and I were growing up surrounded by fields of them. It relates how the collective memory of those who loved it and lamented its … [Read more...]
Troubleshooting short crust pastry, sweet and savoury
Of all the pastry to make at home from scratch, short crust is the most useful for both sweet and savoury dishes. Making it yourself gives you great flavour and more flavour options, and means you know exactly what's in it. It's not difficult to … [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...]
Cambridge in July: cucumbers, currants and other summer fruits
Rejoice in sun and rain: it's summer! The British summer has been living up to its rollercoaster reputation. Our barbecues are rusting more than rustling up dinner, and the plentiful rain has been troublesome for soft fruit growers. But it’s not … [Read more...]
White asparagus time
I lucked into some white asparagus at the Norwich market yesterday, flown in from Germany where it is highly favoured. The 'spargel' season there ('spargelzeit') is a national craze of sorts, with restaurants and cafés offering it multiple ways on a … [Read more...]
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