Foraging at home and beyond This was a bit of a triumph and one of my most successful fridge forage sessions. Veg box leftovers (chard, leeks and courgettes in this case), the last of the wild garlic pesto I’d made with some bounty from Hampstead Heath, a bit of somewhat “vintage” cheddar and cream that…
Aubergine Season There’s an abundance of aubergines around now and I just LOVE them. I know some people who don’t care for them so much – I hope this recipe might help convert at least some of the doubters. Aubergine Parmigiana is truly an iconic Italian dish, literally meaning “aubergine Parmesan”. You’ll find it served…
Blood Orange Season Blood oranges have a short season – January to March, so there’s still time to make the most of them. We don’t grow them here in the UK, they’re mostly grown in Mediterranean countries. You can easily spot a blood orange – they have a lovely distinctive dark red rind and flesh.…
A Different Way to Use Up Some Courgettes Actually, this cake is so good, it’s a bit unfair to suggest it’s something to bake with leftovers – it deserves a special trip to the greengrocer to buy some courgettes. But if you do have surplus and you’re wondering what to do with them – give…