Author Archives: Alex
07
Apr 2012
There is something wonderful about the start of a season – bringing in the new always feels exciting. Each new point of the year is wonderful in its own way. In June it is wonderful to tip into summer proper, … Continue reading
30
Mar 2012
I always look forward to making mustard – its simple yet satisfying. This weeks has a feel of France about it – Tracklements’ Tarragon mustard is the ideal accompaniment to steak or seafood. I still haven’t found a way of … Continue reading
22
Mar 2012
I haven’t made a jelly for a while, and I had forgotten how satisfying it is to see the little dribble that you have let cool on a saucer wrinkle when you push it with your finger. It must … Continue reading
15
Mar 2012
What I love so much about the history of food as we understand it, is that we don’t really understand it at all. We have records and writings, pictures and paintings, receipts and recipes, but there are so many … Continue reading
06
Mar 2012
Can any of you honestly say that you eat turnip? When did you last cook it and how? In this world of 24 hour shopping and air -freighted tender veg in the winter, our honest, if slightly solid, British root … Continue reading