Jerusalem Artichoke Purée with Truffle Oil
Introduction: Ever come across ‘experts’ gesticulating over their food to the degree that you want them just to enjoy eating it rather than go through what sometimes can be seen
Chilled Tomato Cappuccino Shooter
Introduction: This shooter came straight from the hip one sunny afternoon. It’s one from the ‘Dinner for 8’ which started as a regular old gazpacho and as the day progressed,
Pig’s Head and Potato Pie with Pig’s Ear, Sorrel, Spinach and Parsley Salad
Introduction: There were murmurs around the room as the compère made the next announcement. To some it was heaven, to others it was a fence-sitter and to the rest it
Gazpacho
Introduction: Boy, is this a polarizing dish. I can hear the Yorkshire folk of generations gone by saying “cold soup…cold soup, we’re in bleeding Yorkshire, not on Mercury”. Soup is
Lemongrass and Chilli Chicken
Introduction: After a morning’s trek with my seven year old son through the misty terraced rice fields that are home to the Hmong tribe, we are approached by a young
Tomato Water
Introduction: This is seriously going to dazzle your taste buds. That little world-wide member of the nightshade supporters club, the multi-talented tomato makes an appearance as what most would see
Chocolate Mousse
Introduction: Creative writing is all about connecting dots. Creative cooking is all about connecting dots. The dots are the experiences and the things we learn. And the dots may be
Thai Green Curry Paste
The light penetrated the tiny apertures, known to me as eyes. Sensations began to return to my toes, feet, legs, body, head… and brain. The surroundings became focused in contrast
Chả Lụa – Pork Terrine
Introduction: Stern faced, the guard in a snowy white uniform, gripping a menacing looking rifle and holding an intense stare that penetrated the thick grey granite, suddenly flicked his eyes
Spaghetti Bolognese
Introduction: Hovering over a cauldron of hot meat, somewhere in a poky flat in London, two students of chemistry fervently debate what they honestly believe to be the finer points
