March 17, 2019March 17, 2019

Prawn and Pineapple Onirigi (Rice Balls)

When I’m not busy mixing fruit and meat into bizarre combinations I am lucky enough to be a primary school teacher. Many of the children I teach are from Japanese backgrounds, so I often see these delightful little triangular mounds of rice in their lunchboxes. I was amazed at how perfect they look, and being […]
March 10, 2019

Lime Roasted Chicken with Butternut Purée

So I may have been in a bit of a “gourmet” mood with this one, but stick with me. While this may look very chefs table in its presentation, it is an insanely simple meal that would easily impress dinner guests with its luxurious appearance. In terms of the experience of eating it, the flavours […]
March 4, 2019March 4, 2019

Lamb, Goats Cheese and Apricot Pie – Happy British Pie Week!

British Pie Week is here! Pies were, of course, pioneered nearly 12,000 years ago, but that hasn’t stopped Britain from embracing the humble pie as though it were one of our own. Whether your pie is made with pastry or potato, savoury or sweet fillings or even a boring casserole with a pastry lid […]