Cured reindeer, slow roast lamb and cheese

In the days between Christmas and New Year a couple of friends came to London and made time for a stop over for dinner! They are true foodies so I got quite excited and did a lot of thinking of what to cook. I did a small pre starter of prawns to go with a … Continue reading

Japanese mums chicken, smoked mackerel starter and crab

After my visit to Sandy’s the fishmongers the fridge was well stocked and after the seafood dinner Friday night I wanted to cook something experimental. I had three crab claws and decided to make crab mousse for our friends coming for dinner. But first thing first and after a morning with quite a lot to … Continue reading

Slow cooked beef cheek with mash and tomato jam

When I was young, going out with my grandma she always brought a spare bag, not for shopping but to carry things home that she won. It could be anything from a small things like tea towels at the local tombola to a whole set of tea cups. If we went to the amusement park she would … Continue reading