A week ago or so I had what I can only describe as an unutterably grim piece of over cooked salmon. Actually it was cremated -rather what I wanted to do to the chef. I don’t get. I just don’t … Read More
What better way to start the day then with, as my editor would say a “fat knacker breakfast”. This simple dish is a staple of Los Costeños, those Colombians lucky to live in Cartagena and along the Caribbean coast. Fortunately you … Read More
Green Conservolia olives – a wonderful nibble, made even better by the addition of a few ingredients. For the minute effort put in you get a disproportionate amount back. You can’t say that too often these days… 140gr green olives … Read More
The puri (or poori) are flat breads made from capati flour, or wholewheat flour. Some recipes use a combination of white and capati flour, and that’s perfectly acceptable. Use half and half if doing so. These take a little practice, … Read More
The French are jolly good at all sorts of stuff – they have the best National Anthem (nowhere better demonstrated than in Casablanca when Bogey gives the nod to the band to play The Marseillaise to really irritate The Hun … Read More
This hearty South America dish is normally served at big family gatherings where it’s cooked outdoors in a huge pot suspended over a wood fire. This recipe is for the “kitchen” based cook. This should be enough to feed four … Read More
Falafel wraps are extremely popular in the cafe. They’re popular everywhere actually and I was fortunate enough to watch my good friend Oreet’s mum, who is a talented home cook from Isreal, make these delicious nuggets. TIP Please don’t be … Read More
Gooey, sticky, shiny, sweet ribs, cutlery forbidden. This is strictly to be tucked into with greedy hands and sauce all over your face. My friend Kate gave me a jar of this date conserve and my mind raced ahead to … Read More