Confit of Garlic

Waitrose sell this in a frappe of four heads which is about right as if I buy in larger quantities … Continue reading Confit of Garlic

County of Oxfordshire, from the SOIL

Romanesco

A friend donated a couple of plants and they grew really well on the allotment. They look so beautiful and … Continue reading Romanesco

County of Oxfordshire, from the SOIL

Tarte aux Pommes

Valerie is a great pastry cook. She discovered her talent 20 years ago when we arranged an impromptu tea party. … Continue reading Tarte aux Pommes

Provincia de Cádiz, from the SEA, from the SOIL

More Cocina de Cuchara

You can’t beat a “guiso” on a cold wet day in Càdiz. The “stew of the day” at El Mercado … Continue reading More Cocina de Cuchara

County of Oxfordshire, from the FIELD, from the SOIL

Dirty Tortilla

I fancied making a different tortilla. I used caramelised onions and left the texture a little less set than usual. … Continue reading Dirty Tortilla

Provincia de Madrid, from the FIELD, from the SOIL

Pez Tortilla

On our way to Conil we decided to stay a few nights in Madrid. Our second night in Malasaña, Madrid … Continue reading Pez Tortilla

County of Oxfordshire, from the SOIL

This year’s tomatoes

My late brother-in-law Sylvain grew up in a small village on the Plateau de Langres in eastern France. Whenever we … Continue reading This year’s tomatoes

County of Oxfordshire, from the SOIL

Cauliflower

Just before we leave for holiday all the cauliflowers on the allotment are ready to eat. So cauliflower cheese 3 … Continue reading Cauliflower

County of Oxfordshire, from the SOIL

Quince

A friend has a quince tree in her garden and in late October often provides me with a bag of … Continue reading Quince

County of Oxfordshire, from the SOIL

Broad Beans

The problem with allotment gardening is “gluts”. Too many of the same crop ready to eat at the same time. … Continue reading Broad Beans

County of Oxfordshire, from the SOIL

Basil

I have never seen Basil (Albahaca) used in Spain except in Italian restaurants. It is sold for its medicinal properties. … Continue reading Basil

Provincia de Gipuzkoa, from the SOIL

Guindillas – the Ibarra Prawn

I am used to eating Guindillas or Piparras pickled so I was surprised to see them served fried. We were … Continue reading Guindillas – the Ibarra Prawn

County of Oxfordshire, from the SOIL

Courgette Flowers

We have been growing courgettes for 7 years. They are prolific and we hardly keep up with them; they often … Continue reading Courgette Flowers

Provincia de Cádiz, County of Oxfordshire, from the SOIL

Pimientos de Padrón

In Conil you can buy green peppers specially for frying. They have thin skin which is essential. The narrow and … Continue reading Pimientos de Padrón

Provincia de Cádiz, from the SOIL

Tastes like …. never tasted before

My first visit to Spain was in 1972. A “package” holiday to Pineda de Mar on the Costa Maresme in … Continue reading Tastes like …. never tasted before