FigJam

FigJam

Let’s get the Fig outta here! Fresh figs, baked figs, made into a jam, in a pudding, on a pizza, in my mouth I will cram. Every day, every way, in a crumble, in a pie, go look in the shops, Play eye spy! Choose the figs that are not too soft, have a little give, but...

Lettuce Celebrate!

Lettuce Celebrate Pulling in the we should catch up card, November can be full of gatherings, and now entertaining at home is a novelty again (who knew!) it’s generous & polite to ask what to bring. To decide what to take, thinking about the time & place...
Tradition, like the Fiddler on the Roof, I’m making my own up.

Tradition, like the Fiddler on the Roof, I’m making my own up.

Tradition. It’s been a year for it! I would consider the traditions and classics that would feature on plenty of tables this Christmas. Cakes, Pudding & Tarts all love the boozed dried fruit medley, if it’s on your list, now is the time. The tradition of dried...
Minestrone

Minestrone

Having a pot on the stove at this time of year is almost mandatory for some homes, especially at this chilly time of year. Luckily a pot of Italian nourishment can be as simple or as complicated as you like. Making it suit you is smart as well. Vegetarian, or made...
Pissaladière

Pissaladière

July 14th is Bastille Day, and I do love celebrating anything to do with food. My last overseas trip was to France, the traditional French fare included baguettes, fresh berries and cheeses at local markets and also the freshly baked Pissaladière. Almost pizza, but...