By Kat Hounsell
An impulse buy of a half price pork loin led to my latest wine dreg recipe, you know you live in NW London when you grab at the Butcher’s best deal and not 2 for 1 chocolate whilst heading for the checkout. Knowing a half bottle of Chateau Monestier La Tour Bergerac Rouge Terres …
By Rob Pickard
The summer isn’t the most obvious time of year for a big bowl of soup, and although the old favourite Gazpacho goes down a treat during the warmer months, you’re out of luck if you’re not a fan of tomatoes. Even if you are a fan, you have to rely hugely on good quality tomatoes - some can be absolutely stunning, others …
By Helen Graves, http://helengraves.co.uk/
As you can probably tell, I’m into American food at the moment; perhaps the or pulled pork with Boston baked beans or wedge salad with blue cheese dressing gave it away? Cooking ham in coca cola is one of those ideas that sounds just outrageous but is actually brilliant. I’ve …
By Helen Graves, http://helengraves.co.uk/
Here is another great food post courtesy of the Food Stories blog. Congratulations to Helen of Food Stories for recently being named within the Independent’s 50 best food websites…well deserved! Read more from Helen at http://helengraves.co.uk/
There’s only so many times a woman can hear her …
By Kat Hounsell
Following a particularly joyous Friday night I was left with only a splash of Rueda’s native Verdejo from Cuatro Rayas. Every last drop of this 2010 Spanish smasher – vibrant, verdant and rich in notes of white fruit and fresh herbs – deserves to be savoured. For me the most desirable way to finish the bottle was to pair this weekend’s dregs …
by Gareth Groves
Gooseberries might just be the most underrated of our summer fruits. Pale green rather than sexy raspberry red and lip-puckeringly tart rather than super-sweet, they tend to get overlooked. It’s a shame because gooseberries deserve a lot more of our attention – especially when turned into a fool, which is officially The Best Thing You Can Eat in Summer.
At its simplest a fool is …
By Helen Graves, http://helengraves.co.uk/
I recently spent a week in Puglia with 7 mates and 1 boyfriend. We cooked, ate and drank a lot in between lying around talking about cooking, eating and drinking. Before we left I’d read up on the food and came across what is apparently a classic recipe for focaccia …
By Kat Hounsell
This rich, and slightly naughty Tex-Mex chilli explodes with fiery flavours and is the perfect remedy for warming body and soul.
As a one pot dish it’s simple and quick to put together, perfect for sharing on a night in with friends with a big dish of cheesy nachos!
Warning – Not for the faint hearted!
Serves 4
Prep: 5 minutes
Cooking: 40-45 minutes
Ingredients –
450g British …
By Kat Hounsell
Following the previous Summer Pudding Recipe, here is another tasty recipe for anyone finding themselves with the dregs of a good white wine, and looking for some dinner inspiration.
Feel free to substitute vegetables to what you find fresh at the market. I have used British asparagus, however sadly the season is coming to an early end following a surprisingly sunny April. Also …
By Kat Hounsell
Ever wondered what to do with those tasty dregs left over from last night’s dinner party?
I was beginning to feel guilty knowing the half bottle of d’Arenberg’s Stump Jump Sticky Chardonnay was further oxidising in my fridge door so, having gone way past drinking and not wanting to see the remainder down the drain, I threw together a simple summer …
