This is by far my favourite Kimchi recipe to date. I say to date, as I have no intention of getting off the experimentation bus, and neither should you. Kimchi is the national dish of Korea and consists of vegetables which are salted and fermented with garlic, ginger and chilli etc. It's eaten as a … Continue reading Kimchi
Recipes
Sourdough Starter
Quite a few people have been asking me about Däve recently. This household pet that brings so much joy to my life isn't a cat or a dog, it's actually a natural yeast culture, cultivated right here in the Cotswolds. I made him by exposing an organic flour and water mix to the elements to … Continue reading Sourdough Starter
Little Fish From The Garden
Peixinhos da horta or 'little fish from the garden'; a tempting little treat. The recipe is Portuguese in origin and interestingly the precursor to the world renowned Japanese tempura. Who'd have thought. One of our lovely Food Revolution ambassadors, Cátia Albino, shared this recipe with me and it's been a real winner in our household ever since. … Continue reading Little Fish From The Garden
Apple Crisps
Apples going spare? We seem to always have a glut in our house, so I did a little thinking and made a batch of apple crisps as a snack for the children. These children are now addicted to them. Good job that they're super-easy to make, healthy as, well, apples, and cheaper than a bag … Continue reading Apple Crisps
Boulangère Potatoes
I adore Gratin Dauphinoise for the luxurious, comforting satisfaction it brings to the table, but sometimes, just sometimes, the calorific creaminess of this French potato dish is too much. Step forward Boulangère. Named after the baker's oven in which it would have traditionally been cooked, this is an absolute classic which transports me to France … Continue reading Boulangère Potatoes