Simply Elderflower
As we skip past the mid summer solstice, the hedgerows in Devon seem to be teeming with wild produce, chief amongst which are the fragrant and versatile elderflowers. As foraging is currently ‘en vogue’ there are several key points to remember, but chiefly they all hinge around respect. You’ll need to get the landowner’s permission, … Read more
Marmite: You either love it, or you hate it, or you think it’s okay, but you’d rather have marmalade. ~ Andy Parsons
The 7th World’s Original Marmalade Awards & Festival was held over the 25th & 26th of February in Cumbria, so I’m sorry if I’m a little in posting these recipes . A favourite of Paddington Bear, it does seem to be one of those quintessential British traditions, a bit like afternoon tea & cucumber sandwiches. … Read more
Recipes ~ Wild Dill & Fennel Pollens
Over the past few months a gentleman by the name of David Mason has been slowly tweeting his way into my timeline. First it was chefs that I’m following replying to him, then it was him tweeting about his two new products. To be honest I’m not overly taken with the ‘Check this out‘ culture … Read more
“How can a nation be great if its bread tastes like Kleenex?” Julia Child
The former 3* Michelin star chef Pierre Koffmann allegedly once said Serve good bread and all will be well, such is the importance he places on it. The bread at La Tante Claire had near legendary status, rivalling only Mr Koffamann’s ‘trotters’ for attention. Nowadays with all the focus being placed on the whizz bang … Read more
The Pâté of Childhood, Peanut Butter
Peanut butter is one of the foods that most people have grown up with, crunchy or smooth, it didn’t really matter. But as you grow older it somehow seems to get left behind, like the tatty security blanket or the teddy bear that has seen better days. The history of the origins of Peanut butter … Read more
Ocean Voyage, Mark Jordan, a Book Review
After assisting me in getting Michelin starred Mark Jordan to take part in the 5Questions, his PR agent Victoria has stayed in touch. Trying to get a copy of Mr Jordan’s book for review would be a no brainer, it was bound to filled with lovely glossy pictures & tasty recipes, and when the man … Read more
Seasonal Produce ~ April
Looking like spring is finally here, & the seasonal produce list is filling out nicely. With the added interest in foraging & wild foods, the decision has been taken now to add a wild food section (but unfortunately this won’t be appearing on the printable PDF) to the seasonal produce list. Wild garlic continues to … Read more
Rhubarb, Rhubarb, Rhubarb….
Following on from the success of the British Onion post last month, we’ve decided to continue the format of giving you a selection of recipes from professional kitchens featuring one particular piece of produce. At the moment in the UK it is the height of the forced rhubarb season with arguably the best examples coming … Read more
