Take the bisque, cuit
They say it’s what’s on the inside that counts. I’m not so sure with lobster, although that is usually the kind of thing you say to…
Don’t be so shellfish
I found a lobster in the freezer yesterday. Cooked and frozen solid. I’d forgotten about it, languishing there like an extra in Quincy. I gave…
Garlic, chive and thyme aioli
If you fancy something to dip your chips in, an alternative to mayo in your chicken sandwich or something to fire up your fish, this is…
Spring a leek
I’ve been meaning to make leeks with vinaigrette since we got back from Paris at the beginning of March. We were primed for a fancy lunch…
Nuts in April
The Easter weekend is coming up, and this year my birthday is sandwiched between death and resurrection on the Saturday. I shall not be doing…
A spring in our step
There is a strange kind of calm in the house. Just the gentle hum of the washing machine in the background. I hear a car…
Sea aster time
It’s STILL the Easter holidays. The children have not stopped talking to me for two solid days. I think they must breathe…
Easter Scotch Creme eggs
This recipe is not for the faint hearted, or at least not for people who don’t like Creme eggs.
Use as many creme eggs as you want, I stopped after eight, which is another kind of chocolate I probably only have once a year.
Mind your onions.
They’re home for the next few weeks because of the school Easter holidays. I have a glut of onions from a job the other day, so…
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