Radicchio di Treviso Precoce
We had an overnight stay in Woodstock and went to see the Christmas display at Blenheim Palace. The next day … Continue reading Radicchio di Treviso Precoce
Category: from the SOIL
Our entire Garlic harvest
We planted around seventy cloves this spring and most of them have “rust” and they have rotted in the soil. … Continue reading Our entire Garlic harvest
Eat your “Greens” – Hortopita
While we were locked down and self isolating many of our greens and herbs have bolted! I decided to make … Continue reading Eat your “Greens” – Hortopita
A Surfeit of Winter Squash
A neighbour gave us a couple of butternut squash (calabaza) plants in the spring and they have produced a crop … Continue reading A Surfeit of Winter Squash
Sloeberries
We have been experimenting with sweet accompaniments for cheese. For many years we have paired hard sheep’s or goat’s milk … Continue reading Sloeberries
Escarole
We couldn’t keep up with the lettuce we have been growing. In one of the final legs of the “race” … Continue reading Escarole
The First Broad Beans of the Year
Mid July and the Broad Beans (Habas) are ready to harvest. I love broad beans generally but young, early beans … Continue reading The First Broad Beans of the Year
Too Much Lettuce!
Lettuces all arrive at once, no matter how much secession planting you try! Too much to eat or even give … Continue reading Too Much Lettuce!
First and Last Artichokes
These are our first artichokes of the season. Mid-May rather than late January as in Conil. We had a monster … Continue reading First and Last Artichokes
Zanahorias Aliñadas
A Càdiz classic tapa – garlic cumin, oregano, pimentòn and vinegar – the cooked carrots are left to marinate in … Continue reading Zanahorias Aliñadas
Onion Tart
This is favourite of Valerie. It was an early success in her baking journey. The recipe comes from French Provincial … Continue reading Onion Tart
Vinaigrette
My late brother-in-law Sylvain taught me how to make vinaigrette. It’s a confidence thing rather than a recipe thing. I … Continue reading Vinaigrette
Steamed Artichokes
If you have read any of my other artichoke posts you will know that I am drawn to cooking them … Continue reading Steamed Artichokes
Lemon Polenta Cake
We love baking but we feel guilty when it comes to consuming what we have made. So we generally make … Continue reading Lemon Polenta Cake
Hummus
When I was working in Bloomsbury I would have lunch at Hummus Brothers most weeks. It would always be the … Continue reading Hummus