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Homemade Umami Powder
15th May 2016

  I mentioned last week that I am obsessed with salty savoury umami things, usually in the shape of anchovies. This is partly for health reasons and partly because I just …


Crispy Chicken Skin Slow Cooker Stew
18th October 2015

  Few people in the world love slow cookers more than I do. I will never be a crazy cat lady living alone with a selection of kitties, but I will …


Pork and Lemon Balm Spelt Salad
12th July 2015

If I'm honest, I have blogged little recently and cooked even less. Other people get inspired by hot summer weather and create wonderful meals of seasonal produce to be eaten …


Octopus Salad with Dill Salsa Verde
21st June 2015

You know you are what most people would term a 'foodie' when you tend to keep some octopus in the house for an emergency. (That's a dinner based emergency by …


Trinidad Christmas Pastelles
23rd December 2014

I've been working on several pieces for the Brixton Blog over the last few weeks about what different cultures and nationalities do for Christmas and my attention was particularly drawn …


Dulse Tapenade
16th September 2012

When I was a child, I hadn't yet discovered my high umami fascination. Olives didn't tickle me, I only liked anchovies marinaded and one of the strongest memories of disliking …


Preserved Lemon and Goat Tagine
27th July 2012

Summer has failed to show its face properly and it's hard to know what to eat. It's not quite salad weather, but it's definitely not stodge season either, so keep …


Meatball Stuffed Tomatoes
26th July 2011

There are somethings I never tire of and could eat for all eternity and one of those things is meatballs. I just adore them. Served with spaghetti, stuffed into a …




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