English Beef Curry
Beef (stewing steak) with onions, apple and sultanas and madras curry powder. Back in the sixties and early seventies this … Continue reading English Beef Curry
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Sloeberries
We have been experimenting with sweet accompaniments for cheese. For many years we have paired hard sheep’s or goat’s milk … Continue reading Sloeberries
Escarole
We couldn’t keep up with the lettuce we have been growing. In one of the final legs of the “race” … Continue reading Escarole
The First Broad Beans of the Year
Mid July and the Broad Beans (Habas) are ready to harvest. I love broad beans generally but young, early beans … Continue reading The First Broad Beans of the Year
Cazuela de Barro
I use Spanish clay pots both in Spain and in the UK. We buy them from Cerámica Ramírez in the … Continue reading Cazuela de Barro
Crab with Spaghetti
Bought some dressed crab from Sharky and George at the Tuesday market. The crab were sourced from GWS Seafoods who … Continue reading Crab with Spaghetti
Too Much Lettuce!
Lettuces all arrive at once, no matter how much secession planting you try! Too much to eat or even give … Continue reading Too Much Lettuce!
First and Last Artichokes
These are our first artichokes of the season. Mid-May rather than late January as in Conil. We had a monster … Continue reading First and Last Artichokes
Lockdown Seabream
Turkish,farmed Gilthead Bream from Sharky and George at the Tuesday market. They were big. From one of the first Turkish … Continue reading Lockdown Seabream
Zanahorias Aliñadas
A Càdiz classic tapa – garlic cumin, oregano, pimentòn and vinegar – the cooked carrots are left to marinate in … Continue reading Zanahorias Aliñadas
Onion Tart
This is favourite of Valerie. It was an early success in her baking journey. The recipe comes from French Provincial … Continue reading Onion Tart
Vinaigrette
My late brother-in-law Sylvain taught me how to make vinaigrette. It’s a confidence thing rather than a recipe thing. I … Continue reading Vinaigrette
Steamed Artichokes
If you have read any of my other artichoke posts you will know that I am drawn to cooking them … Continue reading Steamed Artichokes
Lemon Polenta Cake
We love baking but we feel guilty when it comes to consuming what we have made. So we generally make … Continue reading Lemon Polenta Cake
Chorizo al Vino Tinto
Our first visit to Northern Spain in August 2000. We arrived too early to check in at our hotel in … Continue reading Chorizo al Vino Tinto