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Marrow and Ginger Jam
9th September 2016

I've been out of my usual haunts and habits of the kitchen and writing recently. I needed a long break not thinking about either to clear my head both professionally …


Bajan Slow Cooker Conkies
1st November 2015

Years ago I used to go out with a guy whose dad was from Barbados and he used to regale me with tales of warm Caribbean beaches and amazing food …


Slow Cooker Mulled Wine
21st December 2014

Few things are more Christmassy than mulled wine but often it doesn't live up to expectations and tastes slightly bitter despite the sweetness of the drink. This happens when you …


Brixton Spiced Beef
5th December 2014

  Having been reintroduced to the Irish tradition of spiced beef by Niamh Shields' fantastic recipe in Comfort and Spice, it's become a festive favourite again. This year I've gone a …


Slow Cooker Carrot Halwa Cake
9th November 2014

Slow Cooked finally hit the shelves this week and what could be a better way to celebrate than a cake? (Clue: it has a cork you can pop, but I …


Three Leaf Saag Aloo
29th September 2014

This is a saag aloo in the proper sense as it isn't just spinach but slow cooked spiced potatoes with kohlrabi leaves, beetroot tops and kale. Or basically 'the perfect …


Pork Fillet and Plum Casserole
21st September 2014

I have a notoriously delicate constitution. My innards tend to react like an angry toddler needing its bedtime over all kinds of things. Some of it is because I am …


Watermelon Rind Pickles
16th July 2014

  I bet you didn't know you could pickle the green rinds from the watermelon until now unless you happen to be from the Southern states of the USA and living …


Spiced Lamb, Lentil and Tomato Soup
15th June 2014

Every summer I buy lamb mince with the intention of making kofte with it and every summer I panic and decide that kofte are incredibly difficult to make and I'll …


Spiced Cashew Nut Blondies
8th June 2014

As I might have mentioned, I've been quite busy recently which has lead to the slightly bizarre scenario of being a food writer without the time to cook anything. What …


Fried Porridge
10th February 2014

I am probably constructed half and half from oats and potatoes if you consider my Scottish and Irish heritage. Childhood days started with oats in the form of porridge and …


Quince and Treacle Christmas Pudding
24th November 2013

This year I have finally been organised enough to make a Christmas pudding. My mum came to visit in November and I seized the opportunity for her to take the …


Quince Rum
28th October 2013

Autumn is unmistakably here. There's a cool crispness to the sunny days and the shops are groaning with harvest produce, including gorgeous fruits like apples and its close cousin, the …


Peanut Speculoos Cookies
22nd September 2013

I know it's a really food blogger thing to say you love speculoos spread, but then again, I am a food blogger, so allow me. I absolutely love speculoos spread, especially …


Slow Cooker Spiced Pork
4th July 2013

Much as I love cooking, I'm less inclined when the weather is warm. My kitchen is quite small and my hair can't take standing next to a hot oven or …


Sichuan Pepper Cured Mackerel
23rd June 2013

The weather has warmed up just enough and the sun has come out long enough to make it feel like summer might be limbering up to actually do something. It's …



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