Farmers’ markets are some of the best places to introduce yourself to new producers and sustainably reared, grown and sourced ingredients, as well as teaching us the important fact of…
Spring is a very interesting time of year in the kitchen, bringing together a hybrid of seasonal ingredients. At a time when the we are seeing the withering away of…
After an indulgent bank holiday weekend, it is a delight to have such an array of fresh and vibrant spring ingredients to set us back on track to a healthy…
The clocks have changed, the leaves have turned, though our first proper frost is yet to take hold. Fantastic news for us fungi fans, as a typically short and weather dependent…
If you are a regular follower, you may be aware I have a couple of favoured ingredients I can’t help but cook with on a regular basis – one of…
The mackerel season has come to an end after a long and prosperous 9 months. Spanning almost three-quarters of the year, it is only the period from now until June…
As the weather relentlessly batters the South West, I am continuing with my fishy theme, looking to the coast for seasonal inspiration. Through the months of October to March, the…
After a few winter frosts, the humble parsnip is at its best – sweet in flavour and tender in texture. We often forgot its importance until the Christmas period, but…