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 …
Ok, let's get the humour about Northern Irish and Scottish people not quite understanding salad out of the way. This one does contain fried things, but what do you think …
I have been on a bit of a biscuit roll recently (if you'll pardon the pun) and rediscovering all kinds of childhood tastes. I blame that re-run of Nigel Slater's …
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 …
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 …
You will have probably realised from the photographs that these are macaroons, not macaron. Big hulking coconut numbers rather than their dainty Gallic cousins with their egg white shells. These …
When the weather warms up, salad becomes your new best friend. Quick and easy, it can be a great way to try out new things or reinvent old favourites. A …
It is mango season in the market. Gorgeous vivid orange skinned fruit bursting with sweet slightly peppery juice and a fragrant smell, they are nothing like the fibrous supermarket ones. …
The idea of gluten free eating has become better known in the last few years, bringing great joy to those who are coeliac or gluten intolerant. Brixton is lucky to …
The last few weeks have been a bit of a blur of new tastes and food experiences and travel and general activity. I've had great company and great meals, but …
At this time of year I struggle for breakfast ideas. It's not cold enough for porridge and I find it hard to get the lovely plums and greengages the season …
I hear fried chicken is the next 'junk food' to get the gourmet treatment and because I live in Brixton, my tolerance for hipster venues is plummeting, I decided it …
I was lucky enough to be offered a cookery masterclass at the hottest restaurant in South London, Bubba's in Tulse Hill, a few weeks ago. Kitted out in proper whites …
When I first started baking three or four years ago I started out with flapjacks, having heard they are so simple you can even let the kids make them. They …
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