Saffron Strands

Basket of wrapped teas at My Cup of Tea As usual with my Christmas gift list, I've chosen things that are modestly priced but high...

Looking back to last December, I note of the six books I wanted to read in 2014, I managed to devour four.  As usual, my end of year recom...

Romanesco I wrote recently about my favourite biodynamic farm, the very special Fern Verrow ,  and promised to tell you about more...

General Store Peckham The opening of any independent grocery store is something to be celebrated.  Almost 4 years ago to the da...

Hot Gingernuts In my last posting Breakfast, Lunch, Tea  I promised you a recipe based on one from Rose Carrarini's first book, an...

Page of Breakfast, Lunch, Tea by Rose Carrarini - Broccoli Cake Not to have recommended Breakfast, Lunch, Tea by Rose Carrarini ,...

Crab apples at Fern Verrow Like many people I find I'm eating more and more fruit and vegetables these days so I thought it was ti...

Double Chocolate Brownie 1 I never thought I would post a recipe for chocolate brownies.  There are a million-and-one takes on the bro...

Roasted stuffed figs It's peak fig season and if you were in any doubt that this has been an exceptional summer in the UK, check o...

Brandenburg Gate, Berlin Can four years really have passed since I was in Berlin?  Four years since that visit during the spargel  ...