Sausage Ragu and Polenta

Sam’s friend Ben came to stay with us two weeks ago and as a thanks, he secretly rang up the … 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

Autumn/Winter 2016, Soup

First I fold all of the washing that has been hanging in the flat over the backs of chairs and on … More

White Beans Cooked with Ribs, with Braised Fennel, Courgette and Salsa Verde

I have been meaning to make something like this for a while, but have not been organised enough to pre-soak … More

Cod Cooked in Fennel, Tomato and Chorizo (and Pernod) Sauce

– I made this when I was at home in Suffolk two weekends ago. It was very simple to make … More

Tomato, Fennel and Smoked Bacon Sauce

– I didn’t have any fresh ingredients for supper apart from some garlic and a packet of smoked lardons and … More

Lovage, Fennel and Ricotta Risotto

Last night, I had no celery to start off a risotto, and so swapped in lovage, as it is from … More

Mozzarella and Tomato Salad with Fennel, Chilli, Garlic and Parsley

After a swim at the Brockwell Lido I made a selection of vegetarian dishes with Zoe and Henry. I remember … 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

Slow Roast Fennel with Goat’s Curd and Walnut on Sourdough Rye with Lamb’s Lettuce Salad

Last week we had a last supper for our friend Dani, who was about to move back to America. Our … More