“Sun Burn and Marinades – paste it on a burnt ass or a barbecued chicken”……………. ….this was my formal introduction by my old Indian cooking mentor – Shivani Kherr to yogurt and it’s position in the universe and to this day I am indebted to everything thing she ever taught me especially this very simple… Read More Yogurt and Harissa Chicken
I recently returned from a trip to Nicosia, Cyprus and if it did nothing for me aesthetically it did serve to foundate my already burning love of Greek food. On my first trip to Greece, Galaxidi to be precise I was literally knocked sideways by the quality, quantity and diversity of Greek food – it’s… Read More Pork Souvlaki
When it comes to soup I’m sadly lacking….but thankfully the only other person who interests me in the kitchen is a wizard at the soup……my wife Clare…..so today’s blog is post is from the soup queen 😉 Well I don’t know about that, I think it is more a mix putting together foods I have… Read More Clare’s Parsnip & Cumin soup
When I was a kid my Dad would make Spag Bol and bring it to the table in the pan it was all cooked in……this used to horrify me as a 9 year old. Don’t ask me where my airs and graces at that tender age came from but it seriously bummed me out! My… Read More Spag with Porcini and Spinach
I’m not particularly season conscious when it comes to food, I mean I won’t refuse to eat a chilled summer soup in the middle if an Artic winter. This is simply down to the very simple fact that I adore food. Now having said that I do see particular dishes featuring in particular seasons. A… Read More End of summer Duck and beans
The Bicycle Thief 