My Posh Bangers ‘n’ Mash. It’s thought that the name ‘Bangers’ dates back to food shortages during WW I. Sausages were packed with fillers such as breadcrumbs or rusk and lots of water, and they had the tendency to burst with a loud pop when dropped in hot oil. Today, you can buy quality sausages…
Seasonal Recipes
My Dressed Crab is simply Perfect
My Dressed Crab is simply Perfect. Island life in the summer is summed up for me in one dish. When I holidayed as a child with my family in the Isles of Scilly this was always the peak season foodie treat. At the end of our time away a trip to a harbourside restaurant and…
It’s all Greek to Me – The Secrets of a great Greek Salad
We are lucky in the Channel Islands to get some great salad vegetables and with just a few additions that means anyone can make a beautiful Greek Salad. We can talk later about what exactly those ingredients should be, but first, we need to look at the origins of this Mediterranean marvel.
Seasonal Eating – Great Recipe Ideas to Cook this February
Seasonal Eating – Great recipe ideas to cook this February. After a really long slog January 2023 is finally behind us. The days are slowly beginning to lengthen and we can look forward to the early signs of spring. So what to eat? Well it’s definitely still time for lots of hearty dishes. My type of cooking. Lots of sustainable, seasonal soups and stews and proper puddings. But February is also time for some indulgent cooking for a loved one on St Valentines Day. Flipping up piles of pancakes on Shrove Tuesday and perhaps even relaxing with a glass or two to celebrate Global Wine Day.