A few months ago Rebecca Tamás asked if I had plans for summer solstice; this conversation came to glorious fruition on Friday … More
Category: Salad
Watermelon and Tomato Salad
I first had a version of this salad a few years ago at Stevie Parle‘s restaurant Rotorino, when my friend … More
Feast menu for a summer birthday
It was my mother’s 60th birthday recently and I made her a dinner for 16 people to celebrate. I wanted … More
Buffalo Wings with Fennel, Orange and Caper Salad
This afternoon I had a fun conversation with people on Twitter and on Facebook about which hot sauce to have with … More
In Praise of The Side Salad at The Camberwell Arms
Image: The Camberwell Arms The perception of generosity is an important element in a restaurant’s ability to win my affection … More
Warm Borlotti Beans, Fresh Hazelnut and Chickpeas with Green Dressing; Chard with Melted Butter and Parmesan; Garlic Toasted Sourdough with Tomatoes and Chilli
– I have been visiting Mr Cruson on Camberwell High Street on and off since 2005. His was the first … More
Kohlrabi, Fresh Hazelnut and Greek Yogurt with Salt.
Fresh hazelnuts – image source http://www.joclarkcookingetc.com/ – This recipe was an accidental discovery that went through two stages and is now … More
Charred Broccoli and Gem Lettuce with Green Sauce (w/ Chicken Thighs)
With the dregs of the sprouting broccoli from my parents’ garden and gem lettuces I made this to eat with … More
Roast Pumpkin and Chard with Spiced Lime Yogurt and Pomegranate Seeds, Carrot Pickle and Chickpea Pancakes
Zoe texted me the ingredients in her fridge: pumpkin and some chard, and a carrot or two. There also turned … More
Charred Radicchio, Orange, Walnut and Oregano Salad
To precede a rich and delicious main of polenta with fennel sausage and tomato cooked by Sam, I made this … More
