I’m so incredibly excited all of a sudden! Christmas is just around the corner and I have a fridge jam packed with Christmas goodies that I just can’t wait to start cooking and eating. I’ll admit it now: I’m gluttonous and I’m indulgent and, let’s face it, nothing brings out these rather wonderful qualities more than Christmas!
I’m currently in-between jobs, having just left my last one and taking a short break before I start my new one. I left the office for the last time last Friday, looking forward to being a lady of leisure for a few weeks. I had lots of plans for this week: long lunches with my [...]
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 [...]
Lay seasonal salad leaves on a plate. Slice some smoked cheddar cheese and place on the leaves. Cut a pear into slices, core and halve each slice and soak in lemon juice to prevent browning. Place the slices over the salad. Scatter over a handful of roughly chopped walnuts. Mix lemon juice and olive oil [...]
