I consider myself lucky, in that I have three freezers. It helps living away from the bustle of a big city, plus hand-me-downs have led me to gather freezers like a busker collects coins. With a hungry family, a tendency to cook more than I mean to, and enjoying reviving leftovers for mideweek meals, I love my freezer(s). And so should you! Here’s […]
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It’s not an everyday pairing this one: lightly spiced salmon paired with bitter-yet-buttery confit chicory. And it needs a bit of kit too, namely a sous-vide machine and a blowtorch. But the results really are worth it.
Read moreDo you use a hand blender in your kitchen? Certainly at this time of year, after a season of indulgence, soups are high on the agenda. And nothing’s better for blitzing down your ingredients and you can decide whether you want completely smooth or still rustic ‘n’ chunky. If your blender is falling apart, or you just don’t have one, why […]
Read moreVanilla is one of my favourite ingredients. It immediately perks up any dessert and baking, with it’s distinctive floral perfume. Heston Blumenthal says you can add vanilla as a substitute for sugar, as we so closely associate vanilla with so many desserts. I’ve been using some vanilla products from Taylor & Colledge who have been working with vanilla for over […]
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