Experimenting on a nine course British tasting menu to celebrate the imminent coronation, I thought a twist on the cheese course would be fun and more to the point, a huge hit. Well, it with me. TIP If you don’t … Read More
I’d never come across this ewe’s milk cheese (and God knows how to pronounce it) but I am rather glad that I gave it a go. It’s a semi-hard Basque cheese that has a slightly sweet, nutty flavour and the … Read More
A visit to my great pals Fi and Ian in Preston is nearly always dominated by food. I get there, my bessie’s husband has done something spectacular a la sous vide, the wine is flowing and I’m often introduced to … Read More
The incomparable Maldon Sea Salt Exquisite Peter’s Yard Sourdough Biscuits Divine Poilane Bread Heavenly Abernethy Butter Meltingly soft award winning smoked salmon John Ross Jr. Food Porn – Baked Epoisse Duck’s eggs When people ask me what my favourite meal … Read More
Before WW2 my mother worked in Rotterdam as a nurse. I remember she would tell me, with a deep sadness in her eyes, what a beautiful city it once was; bustling streets, wide boulevards, the Delftsevaart and the lively old … Read More
These attractive little morsels or posh cheese on toast are great for a drinks party. They can be prepared well in advance of your guests arriving and popped under the grill for a couple of minutes before serving. Good for … Read More
I’ve been frantically looking at suppliers of Spanish produce online in the UK and sadly have not been able to source this quite delicious cheese. It’s my mission to find it on my return to England and a few lucky … Read More
Paneer has a very satisfying texture – as a devoted carnivore I don’t miss meat at all when choosing paneer as part of an Indian meal. Serve with sag aloo, cauliflower in onions, coconut milk and saffron, basmati rice, cucumber … Read More