Smoked Salmon, Smoked Prawn, Crème Fraîche, Corn and Herbs with Pasta

The starter from Henry’s birthday meal The sauce, before being mixed with pasta On Sunday it was a mild, windy … More

Cauliflower, Baby Leek, Carrot and Potato in Cheddar Sauce

– what I used to infuse the milk for the sauce This is a quietly elegant dish, and is my … More

Moules Marinières (with Wine, Shallots, Cream and Chervil)

pics by Zoe Recently, I have been reading an article from Elizabeth David’s ’An Omelette and a Glass of Wine’ … More

Grilled Goat’s Cheese, Beetroot, Walnut Salad with Butter Lettuce and Chives

Fresh Walnut, Celery Leaf and Garlic Spaghetti with Roquefort

Since I saw them in the grocer a few days ago, I have been thinking about making pasta with some … More

Spinach, Lentil and Chorizo Soup

There are armfuls of spinach (much of which has been bountifully, if unintentionally shared with the local slugs) in my … More

Simple Lemon (and Gooseberry) Ice Cream

The boat we towed to Scotland, sailing on Loch Long.  On our way up to Cove on Loch Long in … More

Spicy Minced Pork and Tomato with Wet Polenta

Didn’t take a picture, so here’s a nice one of the Alde in Suffolk from last weekend when I was … More

Warm Green Beans, Tomatoes, Basil and Garlic

This dish was the other half to the courgette dish described below and was a good companion.  If one were … More

Seared Courgettes with Crispy Sage, Pine Nuts and Parmesan

After my lunchtime visit to a well-known fast food chain, I felt that the evening’s repast should consist of vegetables … More