recipes for food lovers
There have also been moments when I have thought about the logistics of having our allotment and how much time it takes up, can we do it, is it really worth it???? We all have that dilemma with spreading ourselves too thinly, achieving little, taking on a lot and getting frustrated on a daily basis.… read more »
I wanted to make a wintery salad that would satisfy my salad cravings but not make me feel that I was eating something that transported me to the spring or summer that we have yet to enjoy. This white bean salad with a spiced lemon and Rosemary dressing suited me perfectly. It is a salad,… read more »
A Mexican friend of mine told me once that she used cape gooseberries in place of tomatillos in a truly sensational dip/salsa that she makes.Cape gooseberries (Physalis) are both sweet and sharp in flavour. Apparently they are the nearest she can get in terms of flavour to the tomatillo so readily available in Mexico. My… read more »
A couple of weeks ago I was sent some MacGilvray Scottish Smoked Salmon by The Handpicked Food Store. Seeing as it is so close to Christmas, I think this is the perfect chance for me to show you some smoked salmon recipe ideas using this mighty fine smoked salmon. I know a little bit about… read more »
This recipe for a simple seasonal salad is a complete revelation to me. I haven’t bought cauliflower for years. Mainly because I cannot abide the smell of the kitchen after it has been boiling. I am very particular about food smells . I also cannot cook quinces because I find their scent revolting and I… read more »
I have had a fig tree for as long as I can remember. It started life in mine and Mr.Scott’s first ever flat with a garden in Kensal Rise (NW London) and has been with us for two subsequent moves. It has survived neglect, frosts, snow and whatever the soil and it’s mixed surroundings has… read more »
Although this is a fairly simple salad in terms of ingredients, it is pretty much home grown. Potatoes, mustard leaf, spring onions, mint, oregano and chives all came from either the garden or the allotment. Because of this the flavours seem to come alive. The taste of each ingredient is discernible individually but they come… read more »
The joy of having an allotment is that I have become so much more aware of the seasons and what foods are available when. All I have to do is take a stroll amongst the plots and have a chat to the neighbours to see what they are growing, as well as working out how… read more »
This week so far has been hectic to ay the least. Whatsmore it is likely to continue, so I was concerned that I may not get around to posting up a recipe at all. The thing is, I really wanted to. I just enjoy the process of thinking up ideas and putting them here. It… read more »
Before getting the allotment, this year I planted some peas in the garden which are now just about ready to eat. Peas were a surprise hit last year with all 3 children, so they were top of the list when shopping for seeds back in April. I think they mainly loved popping them out of… read more »
I'm Laura, an ex-chef who moved out of London to live the good life in Surrey. Now a mother to 3 young children, a cookery tutor,food blogger,recipe contributor and allotment holder. I love cooking.......always have. My blog represents my life. In food. With pictures. Food for me is all about flavour combinations and the influence of the growing season. Cooking is all about sharing and enjoying food. It makes life good!
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A perfect spring seasonal pudding……Lavender poached rhubarb with ginger custard cream by www.howtocookgoodfood.co.uk
http://www.howtocookgoodfood.co.uk/2013/05/lavender-poached-rhubarb-with-ginger-custard-cream/
Just made @Ottolenghi rhubarb, celery & sorrel salad on Flickr.
Trying these fettuccine out with a Nduja sausage tomato sauce tonight on Flickr.
