Azafrán de La Mancha
The best Spanish saffron is from La Mancha; we buy threads, not powder which can easily be adulterated. Saffron comes … Continue reading Azafrán de La Mancha
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de Tapeo, de Txikiteo
A typical San Sebastián flavour combination of caramelised onion, roasted green pepper and fresh goat’s cheese. I made these on … Continue reading de Tapeo, de Txikiteo
Parsley
This year the parsley has been really successful. So has the mint. For the last five years we have struggled … Continue reading Parsley
Sourdough…. What Next?
Sourdough starter needs regular feeding. This means making room by throwing away some starter. This feels like a waste. The … Continue reading Sourdough…. What Next?
I Love Pears
I love pears. When I was a child my mother would often serve up tinned fruit with Carnation Milk as … Continue reading I Love Pears
Panqueques y Pudines
Shrove Tuesday and Valerie said “let’s make some pancakes.” We ate them with lemon juice and sprinkled with granulated sugar. … Continue reading Panqueques y Pudines
Sourdough Number 3
This loaf is made from white flour from Doves Farm with the same white flour feeding the starter. I am happy … Continue reading Sourdough Number 3
Treacle Tart
Treacle tart is a childhood favourite of mine. My mother was not a great baker and this was part of … Continue reading Treacle Tart
Cornfield Bakery
I am now regularly baking sourdough bread once or twice a week. Occasionally we run out of bread as we … Continue reading Cornfield Bakery
Flour, Water, Salt, Banneton
My second attempt at sourdough. The first loaf fell from my makeshift proving bowl, making a “cowpat” shape on the … Continue reading Flour, Water, Salt, Banneton
Flour, Water, Salt
Valerie believes that we should be eating less bread and I agree. If bread is to be a luxury rather … Continue reading Flour, Water, Salt
December Pyes
We made our own mincemeat back in October using beef suet. At least one jar was destined to be made … Continue reading December Pyes
Pickled Red Cabbage
I have very strong memories of my mother and grandmother making this pickle at the end of the summer. It … Continue reading Pickled Red Cabbage
The Best Tortilla de Patatas?
What makes the best Tortilla? Firm or runny, pale or dark, deep or shallow, with onion or without, cooked potatoes … Continue reading The Best Tortilla de Patatas?
Arroz Caldoso con Carabineritos
At El Roqueo for Sunday lunch. What a view! El Roqueo was founded in 1977 by Francisco Javier Pérez Reyes … Continue reading Arroz Caldoso con Carabineritos