Some mornings I need a bit of a jump-start. This dish brings the zing and blows away the cobwebs like a power-washer. Hugely satisfying without weighing you down with immediate regret. This is my twist on Jamie Oliver's Silky masala eggs recipe for this year's Food Revolution campaign. It's based on the classic Huevos rancheros … Continue reading Wake & Shake Eggs
Author: Alexander Hodgkinson-Last
The Great Get Together
I'm starting to think that the best barbecues are the impromptu, last minute variety. Is this true? Plans were in place for a Great Get Together in support of Jo Cox and the 'more in common' movement last weekend, but as happens all too frequently in our household, plans change. However... right on cue, some … Continue reading The Great Get Together
The White Spoon
Long past are the days when I'd pop out from the office to grab something to eat in my lunch break, but I distinctly remember the options, or lack thereof.. An overpriced, plastic-clad sandwich or unimaginative pub fayre, unless you're willing to pay through the nose for restaurant cuisine of course. Competition certainly seems to … Continue reading The White Spoon
Japanese Pancake
Okonomiyaki; the classic Japanese savoury pancake. As per my earlier writings on this gorgeous far eastern treat, Okonomiyaki literally means 'grilled how you like it'. As such, there's no strict recipe, but then again, is there ever? It's simply a pancake batter which you pack full of all the goodness that works for you. This feature … Continue reading Japanese Pancake
Emily Watkins
Chef Proprietor of the award-winning Kingham Plough, Emily Watkins, kindly took time out of her bustling Cotswold pub kitchen last night to demonstrate three of her favourite grain recipes to a room full of eager Whole Foods customers. Part of the 'Eat Real Food' series, this class was laid on as a special event, with … Continue reading Emily Watkins