I'm very bossy and opinionated on the subject of sausages. I buy mine in natural casings and from a butcher who loves making them - and that's important. Sausages have always been a 'suspect' product. The Victorians called them 'little bags of mystery' because there was no … [Read more...]
Kedgeree
And .. this is why I've been posting about curry powder, crispy fried onions and hard boiled eggs. I made Kedgeree for Sunday brunch. I must apologise for the lack of mahogany buffet-serving dresser and Victorian silver chafing dish in my photographs … Standards have … [Read more...]
Mussels in Tomatoes and Cider
This academic year has been exam heavy and, in actual fact, by the official end of term the only person going to school was my husband. Friday was the official finish - and this was supper. I'd been to the supermarket to pick up milk (Seb drinks it by the pint - and I have no … [Read more...]
Tortilla Española
Or Tortilla de Patatas. Or Spanish Omelette. It's the same thing. With or without onion, warm or cold - it's delicious. In my house it's less of a tapas event and more of a family supper when we're all rushing in and out and unlikely to be in the kitchen at the same time. … [Read more...]
Breakfast Mushroom
I don't think I've ever met a man who doesn't love a 'Full English' and with Fathers' Day looming you might be thinking of clogging up the arteries of the dad in your life. Whilst it can be a wonderful thing to eat, it's 'proper' cooking which feels bit gruelling when done … [Read more...]