A dear old friend of mine posed an interesting and somewhat non-trivial question recently: "What do I cook on a 5-week camping road trip around Scandinavia with the (3) kids?" My initial response was "Holy crap... you lucky bitch!" Top tips, ideas and advice hey - this is actually quite a task as although we've … Continue reading Camping Adventures
The Journey
Childhood Obesity Strategy: Chapter 2
The tumultuous wranglings of the British political system paired with recent high-profile events has had me on pause, but I'm hopeful that some form of normality will return soon. The big news is that Her Majesty's Government has released chapter 2 of the Childhood Obesity Strategy. The Prime Minister opens with the sad truth: "The health and … Continue reading Childhood Obesity Strategy: Chapter 2
Curing Egg Yolks
Sounds crazy right? Fear not, it's remarkably simple and insanely delicious. In just 4 days you can transform an egg yolk into an umami-heavy delight with the characteristics and texture of Parmesan cheese. The story starts as always with the freshest, highest quality ingredients you can afford. I normally use medium-size local organic free-range eggs. … Continue reading Curing Egg Yolks
Sourdough Bread
As promised, here's the recipe I'm generally following to make sourdough loaves. It assumes that you have a dutch oven, but if you don't, you can use a large cast iron cooking pot with a tight fitting lid. The story begins with a sourdough starter. If you don't already have your own, you can find … Continue reading Sourdough Bread
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