Tag: brunch

Blueberry Pancakes

Blueberry Pancakes

inspired by The Ebrington Arms All this pub food and talk of pubs has got me thinking. We know what makes great pub food. But what actually makes a pub a pub? And what makes it great? Think about it. There is actually very little…

Beetroot Hummus, Avocado & Feta on Sourdough

Beetroot Hummus, Avocado & Feta on Sourdough

inspired by Avobar As predicted the day after our kitchen wall came down it started to rain. However I don’t think anyone is going to be holding me accountable. After the heatwave we have just had rain feels amazing. What doesn’t feel amazing, however, is…

Morcilla & Fried Egg on Toast with Spicy Tomato Ketchup

Morcilla & Fried Egg on Toast with Spicy Tomato Ketchup

inspired by Miss Tapas When one has reached a certain age, and the frivolities of youth have palled, one’s best thoughts are turned in the channel of food. Man’s first study is not man, but meals. Guy Beringer, “Brunch, A Plea” first published in Hunter’s…

Day 88: Ham, Egg & Chips Stack

Day 88: Ham, Egg & Chips Stack

inspired by The Breakfast Club This dish might be named after ham, egg and chips. But the reason I knew I had to cook it when I saw a picture of this dish is because of another classic combo. Cheese and pineapple. I love cheese…

Day 76: Sweet Potato, Courgette & Feta Fritters with a Poached Egg

Day 76: Sweet Potato, Courgette & Feta Fritters with a Poached Egg

inspired by Brother Marcus I’ve decided that Monday Brunch should be a thing. As we ease out of lockdown and more people are heading back to work, for some reason Mondays are starting to feel a bit eurgh again. I have no idea why I’m…

Day 69: Wild Mushrooms, White Bean Hummus & Poached Egg on Sourdough

Day 69: Wild Mushrooms, White Bean Hummus & Poached Egg on Sourdough

inspired by Lantana Cafe My second sourdough loaf was a definite improvement on my first. For starters, this one did not look like a crusty cowpat. This is mainly because I managed to get the dough out after proving without entirely destroying the shape. Did…

Day 67: Shakshuka

Day 67: Shakshuka

inspired by The Good Egg After yesterday’s rather gloomy start to the day I’ve decided on two things. First, no more looking at the news before lunchtime… bad idea. Second, I need to start my day right, with a really good breakfast. For me that…

Day 53: Bacon Naan

Day 53: Bacon Naan

inspired by Dishoom Clearing out of the fridge the other day reminded me that I still have some tomato and chilli jam left from when I made Grilled Mackerel. Now I know exactly what to do with this! The legendary Dishoom bacon naan roll. As…

Day 37: Sausage & Egg HK Muffin

Day 37: Sausage & Egg HK Muffin

inspired by Hawksmoor I guess this is a post about my breakfast. Inspired by a breakfast. Which in turn was inspired by a breakfast. In all honesty I’ve never been that fussed about a McDonanlds breakfast. For the simple reason that I don’t really want…

Day 32: French Toast with Plums

Day 32: French Toast with Plums

inspired by The Table Café The benefit of actually having done some work this week is that, for the first time in a long time, it actually feels like the weekend. I try my best to keep some routine Monday to Friday. Setting an alarm.…