Trotters ahoy for 50p each from Flock and Herd butcher in Peckham for an Elizabeth David recipe from French Provincial … More

Braised Chicken and Artichokes

picture: http://blog.boroughmarket.org.uk/ The shop near my new flat in Peckham had some violet tinged artichokes for sale at 99p each … More

Ratatouille (with roast Poussin)

– I narrowly avoided eating a McDonalds on the way back from the library last Thursday: it was late and … More

The Best Dish I’ve Cooked All Year

– I joined Camberwell library last week and sat down to work opposite the cookery book section. Rachel Khoo, The … More

Gratin of Caramelised Chicory in Béchamel with Ham

This is a modest but luxurious-tasting dish that can serve as a main course with a green salad and some … More

Bacon and Gruyère Quiche

A few weeks ago I read a long essay in Elizabeth David’s “Is there a Nutmeg in the House?” (a collection … More

Carrot and Tarragon Salad | Lamb with Prunes | Spiced Fig and Plum Spelt Cake

Zoe organised a supper at hers with Tim, Patrick, and Chris  last night,  and texted me in the morning asking … More

Sweetcorn, Chicken and Bacon Chowder with Buttermilk

(picture taken in Brixton market by Zoe) Zoe and I have been thinking about chowder lately – she had sent … More

Aubergine and Minced Lamb with Cinnamon, with Cucumber and Dill Salad

After an intensely brilliant weekend in London I was exhausted and sorted myself out by making this. It is an … More

Lamb Chops, Hot Romesco Sauce and Fried Chicory

After < 5 minutes of deliberation with Zoe, I made this for dinner in Brixton with Patrick who brought some … More