Eating in, inspired by eating out
inspired by The Other Naughty Piglet 23rd March 2021. A year since we first entered a national lockdown. I remember feeling a sense of relief when the lockdown was finally announced. Watching the TV as Boris ordered us all to stay at home didn’t feel…
inspired by The Pony & Trap Last but by no means least we have my cheese course for my fantasy seven course, seven restaurant menu. I love cheese. It’s a bit of an addiction really. There’s always far too much of it in the fridge.…
inspired by Wilsons For the dessert course we are leaving London and I am taking inspiration from further afield. I’m heading to Bristol, without leaving my kitchen. Lockdown friendly imaginary travel only at the moment. Do you ever get a sense that you will love…
inspired by Society Standard There is nothing better to do on a Sunday than eat a roast dinner. Except perhaps follow that with pudding. A Sunday roast, whether it be with family at home or out at a pub, is something I miss. I may…
inspired by Roux at Parliament Square After two weeks without a kitchen I’m really starting to miss cooking. Sure I’ve made some salads and bits, but the closest I’ve come to cooking in the last fortnight is pouring some boiling water over some rice noodles.…
inspired by Clos Maggiore This all started with a plate of kipper carbonara. Yup, you heard that right. Kipper Carbonara. Aidan’s been wanted to make this dish for ages. It’s a Hugh Fearnley-Whitingstall recipe from his River Cottage Fish Book. But a mix of me…
inspired by Lympstone Manor It really was a no brainer when I had to decide what to cook today. To mark my 100th post. It had to be a soufflé. Not only because a soufflé represents a certain level of cooking skill. It’s renowned on…
inspired by St John Restaurant There aren’t many foods that I don’t like. I’m not a fan of meringue, but if someone made me a pavlova I’d eat it to be polite. I don’t see why people make a fuss about marshmallows. Marmite? I don’t…
inspired by Cafe Murano After finally using my soufflé moulds it’s time to own up to another bit of kitchen kit that I’ve had for ages and never used. A round, springform cake tin. Aidan very kindly bought me a whole load of baking stuff…
inspired by The Lady Ottoline With the knowledge that the rest of the week is looking cooler, less sunny and altogether less summery it means what I want to eat will change. Rather than getting excited about barbecues, salads and lighter dishes I want something…