Leeks Vinaigrette with Chopped Egg – Mince and Potatoes – Slow Baked Rice Pudding and Soft Prunes

This was a meal we had last week when I was hell-bent on being acetic and old school. My brother … More

Haddock with Tomatoes, Samphire and Dill; Stuffed Romero Pepper Breakfast; Leftovers Tart

A few things I’ve made recently: For crispy skin, dry it really well and season with salt and wait until … More

Egg in Tomatoes and Cream with with Bay and Paprika

Dallinghoo  On my first morning back in Suffolk (this morning) I made this for moi-même, having been left to my … More

“Everyone likes their egg cooked differently”

wise words from Zoe Jewell.

Ricotta and Tomato Tart

Michel Roux made a mackerel tart with a fish mouse and tomato concasse on Masterchef “The Professionals” this week. The … More

Kedgeree (made with leftover rice)

A week ago I was staying with the wonderful Ayca and Rob, and after dinner, Rob had the bright idea … More

Marrow (or Courgette) Pie

Mum harvested a courgette that had grown into a large marrow in Suffolk when I was there to sail a … More

Ode to Tomatoes: Sauce/Breakfast Tomatoes / with Roast Cod

I am in love with this watercolour ‘The Greenhouse: Cyclamen and Tomatoes’ (1935) by Eric Ravilious. You can just smell … More

Peas with Poached Egg

When the fridge is bare, I often eat peas one way or another. This is what I made with peas … More

Curried Sweetcorn Fritters with Lime Yogurt and Salad

I imagine that one eats this kind of thing for brunch in Australia. It makes me think of Mr. Sunshine … More