Covering my Basics

For the 3rd day of Christmas I want to share a few staples from My Christmas. The first is that Magic emulsion known as Mayonnaise. There are some really good ones on the market, but none of them are as unctuous and silky smooth as a good home-made mayo. Often deemed too scary, its actually … Continue reading Covering my Basics →

Salad Days

As the festive season gathers momentum, it’s always nice to have some old favourites tucked up your sleeve to add to your table, or to toss together to take as a shared plate… These 3 salads, are my most requested recipes – mainly for their taste, but they have the added advantage that they are … Continue reading Salad Days →

How I got my kids to eat Brussels Sprouts

You may have noticed. this is my first post in a while, as I said to someone recently, “Life has been really getting in the way of things I’d rather be doing”. So, apologies, but I have been doing some interesting things in the kitchen, and in travel – but struggling to find the time … Continue reading How I got my kids to eat Brussels Sprouts →