German Beef Stew – by Zina Manda
One of our daily regulars in the cafe had barely popped his head through the door when he blurted his order – ‘stew!’. It is a firm favourite in the cafe and all it needs is a large, creamy dollop … Read More
Thermomix – the must have kitchen gadget by M. Kuehn
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Actually, I think it’s rather insulting to call the Thermomix a ‘gadget’, as I discovered when the charming Felicity Raines from the company that make this phenomenal piece of kit came into the cafe to give me a demonstration. You … Read More
The Pig in Hampshire by Micheal R. Goss
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Going to the New Forest as a child was an almost magical experience. The trees seemed huge next to my tiny frame and the forest dense and a little foreboding. What I recall most is the overwhelming musty odour of … Read More
Morrocan orange cake by M. Kuehn
The publishers Ryland Peters and Small kindly sent me their ‘Guilt Free Gourmet’ book to review and this is one of the recipes. Superior baker Zina Manda made this for the cafe which we jointly run. It contains no sugar … Read More
Ten Ways with Tomatoes by M. Kuehn
The humble tomato – actually, there isn’t anything humble about it at all. When ripe and bursting to open, this sweet and juicy thing of loveliness has so many uses in cooking a kitchen can’t be without them. For me … Read More
Roast Crown of Duck by M. Kuehn
The financial gloom of January. Nobody’s got any dosh. It’s bloody cold and England comes to a standstill at the first sign of a snow flake. It’s a Sunday and what can beat a comforting roast dinner with your pals? … Read More
The Swan, Amersham by Michael R. Goss
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There has always been something quite other worldly about Amersham, for an urban dwelling Londoner it feels like the end of civilisation with nothing beyond but verdant countryside. Perhaps it’s because, for many years, it was home of one of … Read More
Asturian Pork Belly Stew by Michael R. Goss
My good friend and passionate cook Michael cooked this dish for me and I was taken aback by how good it was. A one pot treat that costs very little but imparts so much. This wonderful rustic recipe was learned … Read More