The festive season inevitably brings us cheese. Lots, and lots of cheese. This is a good thing. In preparation, I like to make a few accompaniments to enhance the experience. Membrillo (Quince Paste/Cheese), Pickled Onions, Piccalilli, Chutney and glorious Relishes. I happened to have a glut of apples and a requirement for some lovely gifts … Continue reading Spiced Apple Relish
Christmas
Holiday Traditions
November challenge #3 for Jamie Oliver's Food Revolutionaries: 'Holiday Traditions'. I instantly imagined this as a bit of a montage as I'm completely smitten with all things Christmas. So, holiday traditions and food for your family gatherings... Easy. I'm not going to pretend that I don't have a 'Christmas Book' and start planning a couple of … Continue reading Holiday Traditions
My Favourite Time Of Year
Many people will say that it's a little early, but I like to extend the Christmas period as far as possible. If the shops are going to stock it, I'm going to embrace it. I sometimes think I could live in a little 'Christmas world'. Perhaps we'll move Scandinavia.