North African Fish Stew
Known by many as Chraymeh Fish (not such an appealing recipe title), this dish is essentially the shakshuka of the North African fish world. A delicious and colourful antidote to all the heavy meals of…
Known by many as Chraymeh Fish (not such an appealing recipe title), this dish is essentially the shakshuka of the North African fish world. A delicious and colourful antidote to all the heavy meals of…
Here’s a little January cheer for you in the form of a beautifully simple dish, packed with so much flavour it will leave a party in your mouth.
It has been a month of excess here. Jewish holidays, ridiculous amounts of entertaining and a brief Italian interlude for a friend's spectacular birthday celebration, puts me on an official indulgent meal break.
A creature of habit, I take great comfort in small rituals that punctuate my weeks and provide me with some much needed organisation and structure in my life. Mainly revolving around buying and preparing food,…
The vibrantly crunchy winter slaw is simply a vehicle for my new winter tonic - kefir miso dressing.
There is a constant battle in my kitchen between my predisposition to over-purchase irresistible looking produce (AKA greediness ) and my desire to waste nothing. Thankfully, my love for anything sitting in vinegar and fermented,…
This butter is an excellent way to use up any excess herbs lingering in the back of the fridge at the end of the week. It takes about 2.5 minutes to whizz up and will…
There seems to be two camps of salad makers and eaters out there. Many a debate has been had in my kitchen between those who build a bowl or plate with larger leaves to show…
Here we are in the middle of April and while my kitchen is screaming Spring, I’m still wearing multiple warm layers and managed to get drenched at least once every day this week. But I’m…
This smoked mackerel salad was one of the starters for my Popup at Pump Street Bakery, served alongside beetroot carpaccio and Pump Street focaccia. All of our fish on the menu, including arguably the best…
Six summers ago we gave up holidaying in hotels. It all just became too stressful – containing young children in public eating spaces for three meals a day, not having ...
Another one of my faves in the fridge basics range, this is delicious smothered on cornbread or for frying your eggs as well as melted onto a steak or a simple piece of cod. Make…
Growing up, books in the genre of The Enchanted Broccoli Forest, The Vegetarian Epicure and The Silver Palate were regularly used to create our family meals. I remember years where beans and lentils were prominent…
As we launch into Spring I am thrilled to let you know that my new season of classes are now available to book on the Building Feasts Shop page.
Cocktail hour at my grandmother's was sacrosanct. At the stroke of 6pm, she would stop, pour herself an ice cold vodka straight up and enjoy the moment. This ritual occurred in any time zone, every…
“I hate tacos”…Said no one ever. Whether it is Meatless Monday or Taco Tuesday, this meal is guaranteed to please any sized crowd. Channelling Southern California, one of my favourite destinations, rather than actual Mexico,…