CAPERS
GRILLED PEPPERS AND SARDINES
I’m sure it’s a very well known trick that to skin peppers you need to burn the skin and let it blister under a grill or holding the pepper and turning it over the gas flame. Once the skin is completely black, put the peppers into a plastic bag and pop them in the freezer [...]
BARRAMUNDI AND BRAISED FENNEL
Waitrose have a sustainable fishing policy. So if you cant get to your favourite fishmonger, at least you know you’re supporting good practice. My branch often stocks Barramundi, the antipodean favourite. Though god knows about the food miles. Any way it’s a freshwater species that has the meatiness and flavour of monkfish with a bold [...]
PEPPERED T-BONE STEAK WITH BRAISED CUCUMBER SALAD
For two people ask your butcher to cut you one generous T-bone steak or Porterhouse, with a decent bit of fillet in it. It’s important to bring it to room temp for an hour before cooking, particularly if you like it rare. Before cooking drizzle balsamic vinegar over the meat and roll in black pepper, [...]
DINING
ISLINGTON BARN
It struck me a while back when someone I know who lives in Islington said 'there's no-where to eat' in Upper St. So I walked along a couple of times and realise [...]
READING
COOKING WITHOUT RECIPES
Do you envy people who seem to be able to cook with effortless ease. Have you ever wanted to cook like your mother, bringing an endless variety of meals to the [...]
COOKING
LEMON CHICKEN WITH FENNEL
I reckon we get caught in a 'sunday' roast mentality - saving the sounds and sensations for the seventh day. But roasting up in the middle of a dreary week can [...]
EATING
THE DISHES I COOK
Quite often I am asked what sort of food I cook. After all how would you know what to expect from one of my pop-ups? It's the leap of faith presented by cooking [...]
CAMPAIGNS
FOODCYCLE
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