Here's a classic fruit cake which I reluctantly refer to as a Christmas Cake, as it seems a shame to restrict beautiful food to a particular time of year, religion and belief :o) Festive Cake? Albeit an incredibly delicious cake, the joy of this is all in the making for me; the family can all get involved … Continue reading Christmas Cake
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Going Green
I'm a convert. I've been initiated into the world of smoothies. Inspired by the request for an 'Alien Food' cooking lesson at St James' Primary School, I too have ventured into a somewhat mysterious and unfamiliar world.. This has long been the domain of my wife (For The Wellness Of Winter) and her dawn blender … Continue reading Going Green
Roast Guinea Fowl
Here's my twist on Jamie's classic roast chicken recipe - if you can cook that, you can cook this! It's easy to master and I think you'll find it really satisfying. Mixing it up a little extends your repertoire and I hope that it gives you the inspiration and confidence to keep experimenting with lovely ingredients and … Continue reading Roast Guinea Fowl
Must. Try. Harder.
Well, it's finally out there. I know I should be jumping for joy to see it, but alas, although I haven't even read it yet, the public reaction tells me that the UK Government's Childhood Obesity Strategy doesn't hit the mark. I've had an opportunity to pore over it now, and here's what I … Continue reading Must. Try. Harder.
Seabass with Samphire & Lemongrass Butter
Here's my twist on Jamie Oliver's Food Revolution fish recipe. Using very similar skills to his classic pan-fried salmon and vegetable dish, I'm mixing it up a little and showing how you can create incredible variations in flavour. If you're buying whole fish and filleting it yourself, make sure you look out for bright, clear … Continue reading Seabass with Samphire & Lemongrass Butter