The add-on to Spittoon - Recipes, Photographs and Travel
La Pietriccia AgritourismoHe wouldn’t let the men near the sausage casing machine. In broken English me muttered something about the women having that ‘special touch’. Cranking the handle
Cycling In TuscanyWhat a fantastic experience – a few days in Tuscany thanks to travel experts G Adventures – one of which involved a long cycle ride around
Saltimbocca RecipeCoincidentally the arrival of the, hugely generous, Westin Gourmet box brimming with various meat cuts arrived the same day as the March 2013 issue of Delicious
Spaghetti and Meatballs RecipeThe simplest of dishes so benefit from the best ingredients; and this recipe is about the simplest you can get. Spaghetti and Meatballs an Italian classic
The Kitchen Garden at the PigNot wanting to overwhelm the main review (The Pig, Brockenhurst on Spittoon) with a mammoth number of photos here is a little gallery of the Kitchen
BITE 2013 Artisan Food FairUnder the days last blast of bright, winter sunshine I managed to catch the closing minutes of BITE 2013. This, held in the ‘so-quaint-it-hurts’ centre of
Zewelwai - Onion Tart RecipeI wouldn’t go so far as to label it a hatred, its more a dislike; an intentional avoidance of all things quiche. This disinclination to consume
Italian Carrot Cake RecipeI’m more a Nigel or Hugh FW man than a Nigella lover; but there she was in a seemingly endless run of her programs one afternoon.
Panettone Bread and Butter PuddingI toss a handful of currants in a big splash of brandy and leave the bowl, covered, in the fridge overnight. No real plan on what
Hotel Chocolat Rather Large CrackerSo I was sent one for review but I have also sent one to the family for a fun addition to the Christmas festivities. (Actually an
Cigalon Provençal Restaurant & GrillCigalon Provençal Restaurant & Grill From the rather dreary, cold late-autumn Chancery Lane the narrow door to Cigalon leads to a room of total contrast. Unexpectedly
Ballooning Over CappadociaThink the photographs speak for themselves – dawn ballooning over Cappadocia, Turkey is an extraordinary experience. Just one event from the EWBC Post trip to this
IWineTC – More People
I didn’t record all their names but included in this little collection of people shots are various chefs and cooks, participants, winery people, cheese makers andRead More
Biscotti Di Vini Cannella
Biscotti Di Vini Cannella, sounds so much more sophisticated than simply cinnamon flavoured wine biscuits! This recipe hails from the Barberani Winery down Orvieto-way (via aRead More
IWineTC – The People
Where is the suave Antonio Grimaldo? Or Michael Wangbickler, Robin Shaw, Jochen Erler, Thaddeus or Mark Stafford? Wonderful people all, that, to one degree or anotherRead More
Sticky Pancetta Scallops
The recipe states to wrap each scallop in pancetta; half a rasher per scallop. Bugger to that for these sustainable scallops are tiny. I decide toRead More
Lanlard’s Blueberry Muffins
Obviously blueberry muffin recipes are two-a-penny. Multiple variations using oil or butter, sour cream or yoghurt… so why post yet another? Well, there is the healthRead More
Nothing Says Thank You Like…
Nothing says “Thank You” like a box of chocolates. Nor “I Love You” or even a simple “Ta matey”. These little chocolate morsels pictured here justRead More
White and Milk Chocolate Cheesecake
A challenge was set – using ingredients from the Interflora Hamper create a dish. A touch trickier than it sounds considering that the box of chocolates,Read More
Sticky Roast Quail
Its game season; my local butcher is crammed with pheasant, venison, boar sausages, woodcock and more. I should really return with my camera. A small purchaseRead More
Chocolate and Frangipane Tarts
From the cupboard a 80g pack of Willie’s Delectable Madagascan 71 Dark Chocolate. From the fridge a pack of ready-made sweet short crust pastry and fromRead More
Pasta with Boars Meat and Chestnuts
From my hotel in Brescia there were a dozen eateries within just a few minutes walk. Turning right along the cobbled path from the door ofRead More
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