Saint Florentin
Walking past La Fromagerie in Marylebone I succumbed to the temptation and went in. I came out with a Saint … Continue reading Saint Florentin
Scragg End
The meat counter at Waitrose sells cheap cuts alongside dry -aged cote de boeuf. I have spotted Pig cheeks, ox … Continue reading Scragg End
Lemon Sole
The fish counter in Waitrose comes alive on Friday. Lots of wild caught fish elevate the offer above the usual … Continue reading Lemon Sole
Turbot – the King
When I revisit my posts I realise that I sound like a Waitrose “fanboy.” It is the best place to … Continue reading Turbot – the King
La Fromagerie
La Fromagerie in Moxon Street in Marylebone, London is on my way home from work. I always peak into the … Continue reading La Fromagerie
The Oxford Cheese Company
The Oxford Cheese Company opened in Oxford’s Covered Market in 1983. The cheese shop was the only one in Oxford. … Continue reading The Oxford Cheese Company
Jericho Cheese Company
I love a cheese shop. The Jericho Cheese Company in Little Clarendon Street, Oxford specialises in English Territorials and Artisan … Continue reading Jericho Cheese Company
Pimientos de Piquillo – Little Beaks!
Piquillo means ‘little beak’ and refers to the shape of the peppers. We always bring home a dozen tins of … Continue reading Pimientos de Piquillo – Little Beaks!
Chicken with Thyme and Lemon
It is easy to dismiss chicken. In my lifetime is has shifted from expensive luxury to a commonplace commodity. However … Continue reading Chicken with Thyme and Lemon
Sopa de Ajo
Sopa de Ajo is “soup as medicine”. This recipe is for Sopa de Ajo Castellana from Rick Stein. Difficult to source … Continue reading Sopa de Ajo
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
Romanesco
A friend donated a couple of plants and they grew really well on the allotment. They look so beautiful and … Continue reading Romanesco
Navajas
I have enjoyed razor clams many times but when cooking them it is not clear to me what to discard. … Continue reading Navajas
Arroz Negro
Rice flavoured with ink from squid is the kind of dish that you have to order the day before in … Continue reading Arroz Negro
Chuletas de Cerdo Ibérico
Once you have tried pork from Iberian pigs it is hard to buy anything else. The meat has a higher … Continue reading Chuletas de Cerdo Ibérico