COMPANY SHED
THE COMPANY SHED
The Company Shed is seafood heaven
Taking a spring walk along the estuary at West Mersea on the Essex coast is rewarded by a delicious lunch. Bring your own bread and wine.
EATING OYSTERS
At one time oysters were the diet of the poor
For many of us oysters are either a symbol of arriviste affluence or naughty extravagance. Along with rhino horn, tiger penis and asparagus, oysters are said to have considerable aphrodisiac properties. After all, if nothing else, I suppose all that slurping would be enough to get you in the mood.
FISH ON THE HOOF
Eating seafood at its freshest
The freshest fish lends itself perfectly to being eaten on the move. For me, the best Fish and Chips experiences in the world were from either Olley’s in South London or the Montgomery, just off Leith Walk in Edinburgh. But there are sustainable surprises in store these days at Fish Club in Clapham and Battersea.
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
PipsDish is delighted to support the work of FoodCycle a social enterprise challenging the major issue [...]
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