Confit Garlic
It is always important to have a few tricks up your sleeve. Especially in the kitchen. And confit garlic is up there as one of my most useful secret ingredients. It elevates even the most…
It is always important to have a few tricks up your sleeve. Especially in the kitchen. And confit garlic is up there as one of my most useful secret ingredients. It elevates even the most…
Pickle lovers unite! And celery haters don't go anywhere....this one is for you. I see you turning away from those stalks that underpin all the flavour in your favourite soups, sauces and braises as you…
The secret to this salad is the Umami Anchovy Vinaigrette. Yes, I can see you, through my screen, turning up your nose at the thought of anchovy dressing. But as this pairs perfectly with the…
The end of the year is basically a full on blur of entertaining and indulging. And because I never like to miss an opportunity to jump on both those bandwagons, I’m here with my last…
A concoction of pure comfort, this combination of barley and chard with a hint of allspice combines two of my favourites - a grain and a braise. Deeply mellow and satisfying in every way, this dish…
I first posted this famous bread recipe in the very early BF days after a trip to Ballymaloe and it still rocks my world. So quick to make, so satisfying and so delicious in every…
Every year it happens. School finishes for the summer, and lacking any desire to tackle early morning departures over the holidays, I take the executive decision that summer camp is ...
It’s hard to believe that 12 months have passed since deciding to publicly document my kitchen forays, while simultaneously suffering with morning sickness. In hindsight, I think only a person not of sound mind, possessing…
This week’s musings are slightly longer than usual. Feel free to use this info as a little “choose your own adventure”. If you are interested in hearing about my LA foodie tour, that’s where I’m going…
IThese days I like to keep home cooking as simple as possible. When the opportunity arises I make double of anything I can to keep or freeze giving me a secret stash of soup, grains…
What’s my culinary solution to the holiday madness? Ginger cake. Versatile and deeply nostalgic, a moist molasses-y ginger-y slice is as irresistible with a mid morning cup of coffee as it is for a teatime…
This weekend we celebrate the Jewish holiday of Purim, which in this household mainly consists of baking and sharing (and of course consuming multiple) Hamantaschen, a triangle shaped cookie traditionally filled with either prune, apricot or poppyseed. If you…
Welcome to this week's instalment of everything I ate, saw, covet and made since we last met. I've packed it full with some NYC recs, my new Amazon list and my top smoothie recipes. Classes…
Gifting season is upon us people……..and if you are thinking about the perfect gift for the chocaholic in your life, this Pump Street Chocolate Rare Batch Subscription Box is a ...
Anyone who spends time on these pages knows that I love a variation on a theme - one basic idea that can be used in multiple iterations and with numerous flavour options. The beauty, is…
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…