It seems most of us have vivid memories of August and its edible treats, thanks no doubt to the power of school holidays. For me, a countryside childhood in hot climates instilled a fearsome respect for this month, which my peers and I cherished in … [Read more...]
Greek-style prawns with tomato and feta, and salted caramel coeur à la crème with raspberry caramel sauce
I witnessed an interaction recently that made me think about love. I happened to be spending some time in a hospital waiting room with a number of quiet strangers, when a young man with blue hair sat down next to a man of advanced years and handed … [Read more...]
Strawberries in melted white chocolate
Say it's strawberry season and the berries are full of sun: really delicious at last. Say you are having a dinner party and you want a special dessert in no time. Say it's been a hard day and you want a guaranteed treat and can't be bothered to do … [Read more...]
Tuna, anchovy and caper sauce for pasta
This is offered as a "transitional" recipe, as requested by my east coast family who still have winter weather to face on the second official day of spring. It's a comforting, richly flavoured sauce, quick to make, with a healthy crunch of … [Read more...]
Edible equinox: early spring on a plate
It is cold here in rural Cambridgeshire, but undeniably spring. The snowdrops and crocuses are long gone and the daffodils are just entering their glory phase, with the best still to come. Primulas are in fancy dress, and violets are blooming in … [Read more...]
French toast – another simple pleasure from an egg
While we're on the egg theme, as simple things go, this one is pretty special. A slice of good bread, a good egg, a splash of milk, and you have an indulgent brunch or even dinner when you're too tired to make anything else and want something hot … [Read more...]