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
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
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
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
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
What a handsome looking cake this is – so moist and darned moorish. My friend and pastry chef Christian kindly gave me the recipe for the above – it’s not complicated and as long as you follow the instructions to the … Read More
This is a classic cake that is so easy to make and even easier to eat. It also makes a great gift. When you have to bake every day, you want to make cakes that take minimum effort but deliver … Read More
Hungarian Goulash I’ve heard a lot about Minkies, a rather good looking cafe in Kensal rise. It has a reassuringly small menu and the kitchen is on display for everyone to see the goings on. Now I love a heart … Read More