Wontons, Pot-Stickers, Dumplings, teeny weeny hand bags…..call ’em what you will, but these little beauties are incredibly addictive. The only trade off here is the making which takes a bit of time, effort and a degree of dexterity..but don’t let that put you off once you get the hang of dumpling wrapping it becomes dead… Read More Chicken and Prawn Dumplings – poached
So, I admit it I have a real soft spot for bread making. It’s understandable from where I’m sitting and I ain’t making any apologies for periodically whacking a loaf recipe in here. This particular loaf was born out of boredom, simple as that. I spent the day saving the city dressed in a jet… Read More Triple threat seed loaf
I’m not a huge fan of food that inflicts pain, like nettle sandwiches or sulphuric acid quiche. I have a scar on the inside of my top lip that is as a direct result of food. It required 4 stitches to close and was the result of an over zealous attack on a lamb chop.… Read More Lamb Noisettes
This is about as ‘old school’ as you can get and it’s a dish I have resisted making for ages simply because I wasn’t convinced I could do it justice. I’ve had Ham hock in many forms in many places – I love it as a terrine with pickles and a good bread but the… Read More Slow cooked Ham Hock
As a kid, approximately 473 years ago my favourite soup was Heinz Oxtail, I could live off the stuff right out of the can either hot, cold or mildly agitated. As a University student I then graduated to ‘packet’ Chicken Noodle which was essentially ‘dust with bits’ that you added bath water too and consumed… Read More Parsnip and Leek broth
The Bicycle Thief 