Charcoal, glowing embers, and carefully managed heat give modern dishes flavours that standard ovens can’t easily reproduce. Chefs use these cooking methods to create crisp edges, gentle smokiness, and eye-catching colour while keeping the ingredients themselves at the centre of the plate. The same principles can improve vegetables, flatbreads, seafood, and meat at home, provided […]
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 […]
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 […]
Summer has arrived! The sun is shining, the flowers are blooming in my garden and it’s time for some tasty picnic food. And where better to start your picnic with a chilled bottle of Prosecco. And not just any Prosecco. The award-winning Ca’ di Rajo Prosecco Valdobbiadene Superiore DOCG is made in the province of […]
So today we’ve been out of Lockdown 2 for a week. I’ve loved going out for lunch and doing a bit of Christmas shopping. I have avoided busy shops (crowds freak me out these days) and am keeping to the rules. Sadly not everyone is doing the same, with huge crowds in Regent Street and […]
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 […]