For the longest time I confused watercress and plain old cress. That the former was far bigger and differently shaped did not help me see my error: I just assumed it was fully grown, deformed cress. When, whilst eating a tendril of the former in amongst other mixed leaves, I was assaulted by an overwhelming pepperiness rather [...]
Archive for January, 2008
Watercress
Posted in Food, Recipes on January 30, 2008 | 35 Comments »
Wild Garlic, Gooseberries… and Dennis Cotter
Posted in Food on January 28, 2008 | 17 Comments »
One of my favourite gifts this Christmas was Dennis Cotter’s new vegetarian cookbook, Wild Garlic, Gooseberries… And Me. Full of stunningly earthy photographs; Slater-esque anecdotes; elegant recipes and a plethora of information about growing and preparing vegetables, it’s one of those cookbooks which I’m unsure whether to keep by the bed or in the kitchen. [...]
Ottolenghi Delivers Again
Posted in Food, Recipes on January 27, 2008 | 10 Comments »
Yes, I am going to rave about Yotam Ottolenghi again. My new favourite chef, Ottolenghi’s recipes feature weekly in The Guardian and are truly inspired. He has a book coming out soon – can’t wait! Tried out this week’s recipe, Saffron Papperdelle with Spiced Butter, for lunch today and it was a real delight. Warmly spiced [...]
Great Chieftain O’ The Puddin’ Race
Posted in Food, Recipes, Scotland, Uncategorized on January 25, 2008 | 29 Comments »
The haggis is a species in the class of Mammalia Puddingous. This ellusive animal is found predominantly in the windswept Highlands of Scotland though unsubstantiated sightings have been made as far south as the Border town of Peebles. To date, the above picture (taken in 1897 near Loch Duntelchaig) is the soul photographic record of the haggis’ existence. [...]
Comfort Food
Posted in Uncategorized on January 25, 2008 | 10 Comments »
A few weeks ago Valli from More Than Burnt Toast posted on how to make the ultimate comfort food: smooth, creamy mashed potatoes. To her very useful list of tips, I added one extra: Always make too much mash, for the leftovers can be turned into potato cakes the next day. More often that not, my potato [...]
Spiced Granola
Posted in Food, Recipes on January 22, 2008 | 22 Comments »
I’ve mentioned my terrible breakfast habits before. Despite always being famished from the moment I wake up, I often don’t make time for the first meal of the day. Winters are the worst. From November to March when my alarm goes off it’s dark outside and the lack of natural light makes waking up a real struggle. [...]
One
Posted in Food, Recipes on January 20, 2008 | 29 Comments »
I’m pretty awful at remembering birthdays. Moreoften than not on the actual date of the birthday I suddenly realise it’s a special day for my sister/friend/niece/etc and panic. I call. I apologise profusely. I send a belated card and gift. I vow to start writing reminders on my calendar. I fail to do the latter and so [...]
Simple Roast Chicken
Posted in Food, Recipes on January 15, 2008 | 19 Comments »
Is it cheating to use the same photo for two posts? I feel like I’m breaking a rule. It’s just that I hadn’t intended on blogging about my roast chicken and therefore only took one photo. Have now decided that since it’s one of my very favourite meals and since this method for cooking a [...]
Sunday
Posted in Food, Recipes on January 13, 2008 | 15 Comments »
It’s been a grey, chilly day here in the Highlands. There is nothing pleasant about the dirty slush that covers the ground and nothing fun about walking on the ice that lies underneath. When I tell you that the above photo was taken at mid-day, I think you’ll understand just how sunless this Sunday has [...]
Moist Bran Muffins
Posted in Food, Recipes on January 9, 2008 | 46 Comments »
It’s the first week back at school and it’s a busy one! Will keep this short. Bran muffin. Doesn’t sound very appealling, does it? When I first heard the term I imagined a dry, tasteless cake and, frankly, that’s what my first batch turned out like. My second attempt were far nicer but, with [...]
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