The Ultimate Provençal Pairing – Pissaladière and Rosé Wine Our latest wine review and recipe feature takes us to Provence in the South of France. We will be reviewing two high-quality rosés coming from Canadian winemaker Julian Faulkner’s family estate in the Côtes de Provence, the spiritual home of rosé wine. To accompany the wines […]
Griddled Lettuce Recipe – Seasonal Vegetables from Nature’s Choice
Nature’s Choice delivers nature’s bounty – Griddled Lettuce with Peas and Beans An early morning knock on my front door usually means one thing: a delivery, often of fruit and vegetables. Since lockdown I have had a weekly order from a host of delivery companies, the quality varies quite a bit and even the company […]
Mushroom Frittata in the perfect Samuel Groves pan
Road testing Samuel Groves cookware – Mushroom Frittata. For the enthusiastic home cook, little is more exciting than cookware. When a box containing Samuel Groves pans arrived at my door it created more than a little frisson. Of all the multitude of parcels that have been delivered since lockdown began, this was the best by […]
Lentils with Carrots from the mymuybueno Cookbook
Delicious Lentil Recipe with Carrots from Justine Murphy. The mymuybueno Cookbook presents ‘160 refined sugar-free recipes for everyday eating in your busy life’ (including the lentils with carrots that I am sharing the recipe for). Written by Justine Murphy (Meze Publishing, 2020) it positions itself as both a lifestyle guide and a selection of recipes […]
Oastbrook Sparkling Rosé with New Season English Asparagus Hollandaise
Asparagus Hollandaise with English Sparkling Wine from Oastbrook. There’s nothing better than the taste of new season English Asparagus; it’s one of those vegetables that can stand on its own feet and is best served simply. So our latest wine match recipe is for asparagus with a delicious Hollandaise Sauce, matched with a wonderful bottle […]
Red lentil dhal with tomato, coconut and lime and Fresh Spice Book Review
Recipe for Red Lentil Dhal with tomato, coconut and lime from Fresh Spice by Arun Kapil. Fresh Spice, written by Arun Kapil (Pavillion, 2014), does what it says in its subtitle and brings vibrant recipes for bringing flavour, depth and colour to home cooking. It is a good lockdown book because not only is it […]
Feast Box: Afghan Lubia with Salata and Jewelled Rice
Exploring the world from my kitchen with Feast Box. Ad: I was provided with a free sample and paid a small fee to review Feast Box. All content is editorially given. I have long been curious about home delivery recipe box schemes so was delighted to be invited to review one of the meals from […]
Aubergine and Puy Lentil Stew with Feta
Store Cupboard Suppers – Easy Aubergine and Lentil Stew with Feta. Ad: I was paid a small fee to cover the cost of ingredients to make this dish. What do you keep in your kitchen store? Staples like rice, pasta and lentils of course – I have red ones for soups and those lovely greeny […]
Potted Stilton with Walnuts and an Introduction to Non Vintage Port
Potted Stilton – the perfect pairing for Port? We’ve been tasting some excellent Port recently – and learning a bit more about one of those drinks many of us take for granted. I’m more used to drinking Port with a cheeseboard or with potted Stilton, but there are a lot more ways to enjoy this […]
Peach Melba Frangipane Tart with Opies
A marriage made in heaven – Peach Melba Tart. Two heritage dishes come together in this peach melba tart with Courvoisier cream, a delicious and easy dessert that can be made almost entirely from store cupboard ingredients. The lynch-pin is Opies Peaches in Courvoisier – something I keep on hand in the larder because straight […]