When I first received this book I had a quick look through and thought “if there was an illustration of the North south divide this book is the perfect representation of such a divide, I do not believe that half of the country are going to be able to grow a large proportion of the fruit and vegetables in this book” Gladly I am wrong! A further look at the book shows it to be [ Read More ]
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I am sure by now the author of this wonderfully simple cookbook needs no introducing, when looking through this book and at some of the recipes it was a little bit overwhelming and my first impressions were that the recipes and techniques had been over simplified. However once again the old cliche ‘don’t judge a book by it’s cover’ was definitely appropriate. I attempted something quick and simple for the first recipe as I was [ Read More ]
A simple valentine treat or just an elegant treat for the person you love, these rich smooth truffles are easy to make and will never fail to impress your loved one or any dinner party guests (or great for late night gluttony, lawsonesque style – silk dressing gown not mandatory!) To Make approx 24 Chocolate Truffles depending on how big you like your balls! Filling Ingredients 500G Dark good quality chocolate 8 oz. Double Cream [ Read More ]
“It’s guid to be merry and wise, It’s guid to be honest and true, It’s guid to support Caledonia’s cause, And bide by the buff and the blue!” (Robbie Burns – Here’s A Health To Them That’s Awa) So to help us be merry and wise and celebrate our Celtic brothers birthday, 25th January, I have a simple recipe for a traditional ‘neeps & tatties’ must be accompanied by a fine malt whisky (no e, [ Read More ]
The scallop season is from November 1-May 31 and has been somewhat marred by controversy this year with the decision by the Manx government to impose a by-law preventing larger vessels fishing scallops in Manx waters. (see full story) After seeing the sea being raped by these ‘nomad’ fishing vessels one night on the Peel coast road I have to thoroughly support and applaude this brave decision by the Manx government. Watching the vast numbers of ships [ Read More ]
