Category Archives: Bean recipes

The Summer wardrobe: Rachel Roddy’s green beans (no ham)

Posted on July 14, 2018 by Louise

The fashionista’s greatest joy, it always seems to me, is an outfit that can be up- and downgraded; ‘for day and night’, I think is the phrase. I have never understood this concept with clothes (do people really change at … Continue reading →

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The Modern Cook: Anna Jones’s baked ricotta with cannellini beans

Posted on December 8, 2017 by Louise

Christmas is coming and, as is my wont, I like to recommend a few good cookery books for those who are short of ideas, for themselves or for their food-loving friends. I wear several work ‘hats’ and one of them is … Continue reading →

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‘Sometimes it snows in April’: braised beans with greens

Posted on April 26, 2017 by Louise

I didn’t think I’d get a chance to share this post before next winter, what with the sun coming out and all thoughts of food turning to asparagus and barbecues. But, suddenly, it’s really cold again and these beans are … Continue reading →

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Happy New Year, a birthday cookbook, and a cold-weather soup

Posted on January 14, 2015 by Louise

Hello and Happy New Year! As I write this I can feel the cold around my ankles, despite being indoors, wearing two jumpers, jeans, socks and slippers, despite the heating being on and despite the consumption of many cups of … Continue reading →

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