I was very encouraged by how you enjoyed my last video – thank you for all your lovely comments and emails – so I felt brave enough to do another one; in the kitchen this time! Unfortunately this hasn’t come out so well – I’m disappointed by the quality of the video (I think I [...]
I’ve been meaning to post about these very lovely green shoots from pea plants ever since I discovered them a month or so ago at a branch of Waitrose. Instantly intrigued I picked up a bag along with some smoked salmon and asparagus for a salad (which I later added some quails eggs to). And [...]
Ingredients2 shallots2 garlic clovesA glass (about 300ml) of white wine4 heaped tablespoons of crème fraîcheEnough linguini for two people12-16 asparagus spears (depending on thickness)SaltBlack pepper 1. Simmer the linguini in boiling salted water2. While the linguini is cooking finely chop the shallots and crush the garlic and fry them in a knob of butter for [...]
The short but glorious British asparagus season is underway now, and we can enjoy this fabulous vegetable in its prime once again. Be sure to make the most of it while it lasts as it’s only here until the end of June. The sooner you can eat asparagus after picking the better, as its sugars [...]
The lone courgette that I’d retrieved from the back of the fridge lay on the chopping board for some time this lunchtime before I finally decided what to make with it. I was determined that it wouldn’t end up in the bin and besides, I was hungry. I turned to Jamie Oliver for inspiration, flicking [...]
Our ‘In the Bag’ event features flavoursome Jersey Royal potatoes and fresh, peppery watercress, both in season in the UK right now, along with feta cheese. I was initially going to make a simple salad to enjoy these great ingredients more or less untouched – and of course fresh, seasonal produce is always fabulous this [...]
