In recent years we have developed some odd Christmas traditions as a society – in particular, those associated with supermarkets. While the ever bloated, haunting-cover-of-a-pop-song-accompanied adverts are interesting, my real interest is the meal deal festive sandwiches offered by these supermarkets. I have tasted and ranked no less than 15 different varieties from 6 […]
This one really gives a new meaning to “black and blue.” I know it might seem odd, but bear with me on this. Firstly, as a quick glance at many of my past recipes will show you I am a huge proponent of pairing meat and fruit. Fruit brings a delicious acidity and sweetness that […]
Chicken is an incredibly versatile meat. Whether you roast it, fry it or grill it it always seems to end up lovely. Despite this I have never before steamed chicken, despite being well aware of it as a common technique – particularly in Asia. Well, that all changed recently after I was at a friend’s […]
Fish is one of those things I don’t include in my diet nearly enough. If you didn’t grow up eating fish regularly, it can seem a little daunting. There’s a sense that it doesn’t work the same way as other meats – it seems somehow easier to mess up and make somebody ill. And yet, […]
