Gennaro Contaldo is an Italian chef and restaurateur who has kept me entertained for years, with his engaging personality and passion for food and cooking. His series with Antonio Carluccio called Two Greedy Italians was a joy to watch. He also is credited as being the person who inspired Jamie Oliver to learn all about and fall […]
We’re coming to the end of British Tomato Week, so I thought I’d finish off with a classic that I’ve spiced up – fresh tomato soup with a bit of a bite. I used plum tomatoes on the vine, the aromas while I was preparing them was amazing! You could add chilli, too, but be careful […]
Could summer be here at last? The sun is out and I am happy, gotta love that blue sky. So here’s something light and refreshing to try, a zesty mix of fruit and tomato with a hint of mint. This sweet and tangy salsa is great served alongside spicy dishes like curries, with grilled pork or chicken or […]
Here’s my recipe for day three of British Tomato Week. Enjoy. I love a Spanish omelette (tortilla). The fabulous potato, egg and onion base lends itself to endless additions, it’s the perfect dish to get creative with. This one has plenty of stuff in it, so will make a substantial meal and it’s topped with halved cherry […]
Welcome to British Tomato Week. I love tomatoes so it’s great to have an excuse to celebrate them! This week I’m going to share a range of recipes I’ve come up with using this delicious ingredient. I’d love to hear about your favourite tomato recipes, too, so please do get in touch. Did you know? […]
So today I’m off to the Colombian Embassy for lunch. The embassy is in one of the most beautiful parts of London – Chester Square in Belgravia. So first, a bit of history. Chester Square is one of three garden squares built by the Grosvenor family when they developed the main part of Belgravia in […]