There have been some unexpected small moments of satisfaction in this lockdown and one of them is getting to hear from people you don't normally get to hear from. I've …
As soon as the evenings get longer and there's that promise of summer in the air, I always intend to get the barbecue out and make the most of it. …
They say a workman is only as good as his tools and while I think natural talent and practice play a part too, there's a lot of truth in that …
If you're anything like me, January is not the month to start new things. I neither like to begin or give up anything when it's cold and grey outside. January …
More authentically known as pão de queijo in Brazil, these wheat and gluten free breads use cassava flour to create their delicious chewy texture. I made a batch and ate …
I love that aisle of rice and pulses in the Nour Cash and Carry. When I was growing up, beans came in tins and you had a choice between red …
Summer is coming with its excuse to sit in Brockwell Park in the sun watching the world go by and I like something more substantial to fortify me for this …
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 …
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 …
I have to admit that boxty wasn't something I ate as a child. Popular in Monaghan and Leitrim, it's a type of potato pancake made from grated potato, but it …
I've been a bit quiet recently because Recipes from Brixton Village launched last Thursday May 22nd and everything has been full on in that time. The book has been incredibly …
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 …
Much and all as I love summer, the months without an 'R' in curb my ability to eat shellfish as much as I'd like. So thank goodness for the humble …
The more I cook, the more I realise I want to cook. Each meal becomes a fabulous opportunity to do something I want to and something to be savoured. We …
One of the few branded foods that I have a soft spot for is McVities Jamaican Ginger Cake. Squishy, sticky and so good smeared with butter, I occasionally sneak one …
October's Invisible Food Walk was themed around the autumnal joys of apples and pears (the real ones, not the Cockney version) and I was amazed to discover that I could …
