Saffron Strands

You know autumn is truly here when the   Brogdale Farm fruit has arrived at Neal's Yard Dairy .   On Thursday the first crates arrive...

If you read my posting on the  Ndali Vanilla Fairtrade Gift Swap  you'll know that I was so moved by a report on the BBC Radio 4 ...

Shakshuka cooked from 'Jerusalem' It was the bold flavours of Levantine cuisine that brought together Yotam Ottolenghi and Sa...

Ndali Vanilla pods & Costa Rica cane sugar Next Monday I'll be enjoying myself at a Gift Swap with a serious purpose. Along wi...

Lardo Courgette, goats' curd & anchovy pizza Any place where nobody raises an eyebrow at someone knocking back a gin cocktail ...

Le Coq Rico Paris Given the fact you can eat your way around the globe in London, it's surprising how difficult it is to find a go...

Classic Pasta Carbonara I've eaten many versions of the classic pasta dish 'Carbonara'.  Given how few ingredients it take...

LBP Almond Croissants at Monmouth Coffee A 4am alarm call is not my idea of a great way to start the day but the promise of croissa...

Slice of Greengage Tart Our short plum season is in full swing so it's time to make the most of it.  The tiny elusive golden Mi...

Railroad Hackney Roseval Potato & Fresh Coconut Curry "Railroad in Hackney" kept cropping up in conversation so ofte...