Romanesco broccoli, or Roman cauliflower, has to be one of the most beautiful vegetables I’ve ever encountered. The first time I saw one, I was reminded of a piece of chartreuse coral. The pale green florets are arranged in an intricate, fractal-like, conical spiral formation. Romanesco belongs to the plant species Brassica oleracea, which also ... Read More
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Golden Beetroot and Goat’s Cheese Salad
Golden beetroot and goat's cheese salad makes a very elegant entree or a light lunch. Beetroots have a sweet and earthy flavour. I think they go rather well with the plump golden raisins, creamy goat's cheese and crunchy roasted hazelnuts and buckwheat in this salad. I found these golden beetroots at my local ... Read More
Spiced Bread Ice Cream
Spiced bread ice cream reminds me of long pub lunches with friends in London when I was in my 20s. I remember sitting in a beer garden in the sun, savouring a bowl of the most delicious brown bread ice cream.While reading about all the destinations that will not be available for us to visit for the foreseeable future, I have found myself making ... Read More
Chocolate Hazelnut Meringue Biscuits
These chocolate hazelnut meringue biscuits were inspired by Nigella Lawson's forgotten cookies in her cookbook, At My Table: A Celebration of Home Cooking. Since we've been bunkering down at home, our family has had a special occasion dinner every Sunday. We all dress up, set the dining room table with candles, flowers and linen napkins. Everyone ... Read More