It is 16 days to Christmas.
This year I am aiming to get by with a little help from my friends.
Recipes
My Minestrone
Diary: Sunday 29 November
A cold morning calls for a hot cup of tea.
Today, this is served from a flask at a lacrosse match.
Christmas Cranberry Sauce
In four weeks’ time we will be waking up to Boxing Day.
It’s time to start eating mince pies.
Cornbread for Thanksgiving
Diary: Thursday 26 November
This has been a day of contrasts…
…from helping prepare dinner for over 200 guests to cooking a simple family meal for six.
Sunshine on a Grey Day
Having had a very mild start to November, the month has turned bitterly cold and grey.
It is time to hit back with some colour.
City Hunter – Part 2
Diary: 20 October
Our second day exploring London starts with a trip to the City.
Victory may be in the kitchen, but this morning I am the customer not the cook. (more…)
Black Sesame and Banana Cake
Diary: 13 October
Desperate situations call for desperate measures.
Having made a bad batch of cakes I was on a rescue mission.
Fresh Ginger and Cranberry Cake
Today’s cake reminds me of a recent Korean Drama.
Like the hero who saved his spare cash in a Piggy Bank, I feel a bit lost without a saved cake in the freezer.
Gochugaru Corn
This is the sweetcorn dish that accompanied our roast lamb dinner.
Here is the story of how it came about.
Lamb Shoulder Party – Part 2
Diary: 26 September
The lamb has been roasting in the oven for nearly five hours.
It is time to prepare some side dishes.