I adore cheese, passionately. English, French, Greek and Spanish cheeses in particular (and those are expressed in no particular order). Each and everyone have their strengths. The full bodied cheddars, crumbly wenslydales and cheshires of my home. The full bodied cheeses of France. Then, oh my, my favourite cheese of all time the crumbly, tangy, and salty goodness that is Greek Feta. My new home too has the most exceptional matured cheeses, and if you havent tried mahon or other "quesos … [Read more...]
Bringing home the bacon
March 18, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Watch this video with TV host Anton Du Beke to learn all about bacon from cuts to cooking and get some delicious recipes. It’s hard to imagine the Traditional breakfast without bacon; whether it’s part of a full English, or piled between two slices of bread for a butty, it is undeniably delicious. However bacon is much more versatile than you may think. With a range of different cuts and cures available, it can liven up an assortment of meals. This year’s Bacon Connoisseurs’ Week, … [Read more...]
Julie & Julia
March 8, 2010 By Leave a Comment
I must have been one of the few recipe blog writers who did not dash out to the cinema when Julie & Julia was released. The subject matter of food aside I really did not feel connected to it. I knew none of the history of Julia Child or the blogger whom she inspired. I am British, and for me, this was a story for an American audience. A short while ago I heard it was being released on DVD and, by this point, my daily fills of South American "telenovelas" and the all too frequently … [Read more...]