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Let them eat popcorn
In 1789, the French were revolting, some might argue that’s still the case but they’re an OK bunch really (apologies to any French readers, couldn’t resist). In the throes of famine and starvation, they cried out for bread – their … Continue reading
Posted in Recipes, Sweets/desserts
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Fat is beautiful
I’ve been teetering on the brink of Autumn/Winter, trying to decide when winter really does start. Some say it’s 1st November when the hour has gone back, others say that it’s 21st December: the shortest day of the year when … Continue reading
Posted in Duck, Pomegranates, Recipes, Winter
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Tomato tart, one final fling
Happy Halloween! It’s official – as I write this on Sunday afternoon, nearly 4pm, the sun is thinking about going down one hour earlier. In some morbid way, I get excited about the prospect of darker afternoons/evenings: frosts, glistening views, … Continue reading
Posted in Halloween, Mustard, Thyme, Tomatoes
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Love Food, love Sainsbury’s?
I’m not normally one for watching cooking demonstrations, probably because I’ve worked at so many as a skivvy over the years and they are hard work, not that I’m afraid of a (bit) of hard work, and the thought of … Continue reading
Posted in Sainsbury's
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Persephone, Pomegranates and Provence
Persephone was the daughter of Zeus and Demeter, (goddess of the harvest). She was so beautiful that everyone loved her, especially Hades (the lord of the dead and ruler of the Underworld, possibly not the best husband material). One day, when she was … Continue reading
Posted in Pomegranates
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How many borlotti beans make five?
I was never any good at maths at school but I do love a good minestrone and now the nights are drawing in, I hate to have to admit it but it’s even getting a bit colder. However, all is … Continue reading
Posted in Recipes, Soups, Veg patch
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Prawn cocktail rocks!
Prawn cocktail was the first thing I fell down on, in vegetarian terms, at a Christmas dinner at my hall at Manchester University – sound glamorous? – it wasn’t and nor was the dish but I’ve always loved prawn cocktail. … Continue reading
Posted in Recipes, Waitrose, Wine/food matching
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Making sweets and blogging starts here!
For as long as I can remember, I’ve been meaning to write about what I eat and drink because I’m kind of obsessive about it, which is why I finally became a chef. I don’t always deliberate for this long … Continue reading
Posted in Indian food, Recipes, Sweets/desserts
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