Sage and onion. What does that conjure up when you read those words? To me, it means a savoury feast is heading my way. It’s synonymous with stuffing to me, an essential piece of a roast chicken dinner. Do you know what else is essential? A perfect roast potato. So why don’t we combine the two? Onion is a great […]
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My daughter’s been learning to ‘magpie’ her writing at school. It’s a cute way to summarise: if you read something that you like, a turn of phrase that’s cool, or a way of describing in an interesting way, borrow it – magpie it. Just like the bird, take something you like and stitch it into something else to make it […]
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Here’s a fancy dessert for a posh occasion. But first, a quick aside as to why I made it. You’ve heard of writer’s block I guess? Where an author suddenly becomes derelict of ideas, bereft of inspiration. They stare at the page, willing the words to appear. Well I kind-of had that for cooking, whatever that’s called. (Chopping block?!) Nothing […]
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Here’s a recipe for hei hei salt GBK style. I found myself in GBK at the weekend. It was supposed to be family lunch at Las Iguanas, but a few seconds of appalling customer service had me trundle a few steps down Lakeside’s Boardwalk to the burger parlour. I was surprised how much I enjoyed it – a tasty “Capital” […]
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