Spring arrived with a bang in London this April and I’m pleased to say I managed to squeeze in several barbecues while the heat was on. So I was thrilled to be sent this lovely new condiment from Hilltop Tracklements and couldn’t wait to start experimenting. A lovely new, versatile ingredient to add to my […]
Today we’re back in the kitchen and I’m testing out my brand new, streamlined and stylish Padova Reserve frying pan from Greenpan. I’ve been on a couple of cruises recently (lucky me) and am always fascinated by watching chefs produce perfect omelette after perfect omelette in a matter of minutes. It’s a skill I’ve never […]
How I love a gadget, especially one that makes prepping food so much easier. Today I’m testing out the brand new Microplane Rotary Fine Blade Grater, the latest of their range of high-performance grinders. It’s compact, light yet strong and has an ultra-sharp stainless steel blade. Grating cheese (both hard and soft) has never been […]
Paprika pork with chorizo It’s time to get back into the kitchen. I love Spanish food (well, anything Spanish really) so was delighted to receive a parcel of Spanish chorizo from the Consortium. Time to get creative and make something with this delicious and versatile ingredient. When I think of Spanish food, I think paprika […]
Genuine Parma ham (Prosciutto di Parma) is a truly special product. It’s soft, both sweet and salty and melt-in-the-mouth. The unique conditions of the Parma region of Italy make it possible to produce this high-quality ham – it’s been made there since Roman times. So they know what they’re doing! The hams are made from […]
Today I’m back in the kitchen. Still missing my travels, I’ve found myself making dishes from around the world. And when I was sent a lovely Professional Serrated Peeler from Microplane, I knew I had to make some pan con tomate, one of my absolute favourite dishes I’ve eaten all over Spain. This ultra-sharp stainless […]