Five days in Valencia – Tuula was there for a conference – gave us a really good insight into the city’s wonderful food culture. Food is so obviously central to the city’s life – there are even oranges represented in the stonework of the train station, indicating their historical significance. We ate some great food, and…Continue reading Valencia and its food culture
Pearl Barley and Smoked Chicken with Wild Garlic
I have been trying to use more wild garlic leaves this Spring – usually I forget about them until the season is over. This recipe – Braised Pearl Barley, Smoked Chicken and Wild Garlic from Tom Kerridge’s Proper Pub Food – has quickly become a midweek favourite for us. It’s a risotto-like dish, but the…Continue reading Pearl Barley and Smoked Chicken with Wild Garlic
3 Stars in One Weekend – Hibiscus and The Glasshouse
I can’t remember when we last ate in a Michelin-starred restaurant in London, and then two came along in the space of three days over the Easter weekend… Hibiscus First was Hibiscus, Claude Bosi’s two-starred restaurant in Mayfair. We were incredibly fortunate to receive vouchers as a Christmas present for the lunch set menu with…Continue reading 3 Stars in One Weekend – Hibiscus and The Glasshouse
Eating In in March
My first blog-post. Here goes and who knows what direction this venture will take? There’s an outline of why I am doing this on the About page. In fact, this first post is a bit of a cop-out because it’s simply some highlights of dishes I have cooked in March. The idea is to…Continue reading Eating In in March