Here it is: the reason for the blog and why it’s here. My take on perfect roast potatoes. Click here to skip to the recipe Perfect roast potatoes for me means golden nuggets: crunchy, shiny outside and ivory fluff inside. Watch the video version of this recipe here: One of the key components to a roast dinner being truly memorable […]
Read moreMerchant Gourmet threw down the gauntlet again: use their chestnut products in a really festive way. I’m a fan of chestnuts at any time, not just Christmas, whether it’s fried with bacon and sprouts, stuffed into a chicken, giving body to a soup, or dressing a hearty pasta dish. But how to give them a real Christmassy twist? I racked […]
Read moreSometimes I really can’t believe what writing about last night’s tea does for you. Imagine my delight at receiving a clutch of Jamie Oliver’s new Kitchen Kit. It’s a stunning set of utensils developed by DKB Household. It’s no slap-a-name-on-it-and-collect-the-royalty-cheque, there’s real craft in them. First up is the 3-in-1 Peeler. I’ve used a vertical swivel peeler for years, and […]
Read moreWhen you have a batch of leftover caramel and a few apples knocking about, it’s time to have some crunchy super-sweet caramel apples! Just the thing for Wintry nights. Baked caramel apples: 2 apples (I like something firm and crunchy to stand up to the baking, Empire do the trick for me here) ½ pint caramel sauce A handful of […]
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