Monthly Archives: December 2013

A New Year’s brunch: Ottolenghi’s shakshuka

Posted on December 31, 2013 by Louise

When I was a teenager there was one recurrent theme about Christmas: even though the house was full of snacks and free booze, by December 27th I was desperate, frantic even, to get out of the house and pay to … Continue reading →

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A Christmas cocktail: chocolate black velvet

Posted on December 14, 2013 by Louise

I bought myself a few cookery books in the States because, you know, there’s always room for one or two more. And I bought Mast Brothers Chocolate on the strength of two things: the absolutely beautiful photography and text design (probably some … Continue reading →

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An inspired cauliflower ‘steak’

Posted on December 9, 2013 by Louise

Cauliflower is not exactly the sexiest or trendiest of vegetables. Every gastropub worth their coarse sea salt has kale, celeriac and, ugh, beetroot on its menu but the humble cauli is not yet that popular. Personally, I love the way … Continue reading →

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Nigella’s chestnut and pancetta salad with kale

Posted on December 6, 2013 by Louise

I am not one for defending celebs, nor do I care what they get up to in their private lives, but the current media circus around Nigella Lawson, and the fact that she has taken drugs is quite something. Especially … Continue reading →

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