Valentine Lamb Steaks with Minty Brazilian Pesto and White Bean Mash

Donald Russell, Scottish butcher,  has kindly sent me their grass fed and hand cut valentine lamb loin steaks.  Heart shaped, they make an ideal center piece for a romantic meal at anytime or occasion. Lamb…

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Apple Meringue

Apple is such a versatile fruit. It was 201 years ago that the first apple Bramley tree grew from pips in a garden in Southwell, UK,  resulting in a £50 million business. It captured the…

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Quince compote for Christmas

Nowadays street markets are everywhere in London. In one of my many trips to the ever popular East Dulwich street market, North Cross Road,  on a Saturday morning I found quinces. They were on sale …

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Fresh Mint and White Chocolate Petit-Fours

Christmas traditions varies around the world. However, somethings are common worldwide: the tradition of lights, Christmas tree, decorations varies according to culture, poinsettia, candles and the most  important meal of the year, the Christmas day…

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Ocado mealtime Masterclass

I was intrigued by an email I received from the Great British Chefs. It was a request to take part in their virtual cooking masterclass in conjunction with Ocado on G+ hangout and to be…

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