Foraging on the beach
One of my favourite things to do is to go for a walk on the beach. It feels like the sky is a little bit nearer and nature is, well, all around you. No matter how often I go there the beach is different, sometimes it is full of shingles and the next day it … Continue reading
Wild fennel poached trout with courgette taziki
There was a knock on the door and my neighbour, who had been fishing in the morning stood there with a big smile and a trout. The catch had been plentiful and he was triumphantly holding up a lovely trout for me. It had been caught just before going home so it was incredibly fresh … Continue reading
Rhubarb glazed gammon, spring veg and wild fennel bechamel
The other day I woke up and I just knew I wanted to cook something. The weather wasn’t terrible but summer was absent for sure and it was time for some comfort food. I wanted something very comforting but light, a nice big sharing plate on the table with everyone just tucking in. There is … Continue reading
Wild fennel and broccoli shots and a steak salad
Last night the rain was pouring down, hammering the windows making the last night strays from the pub scurry past to get home as soon as possible rather than doing their usual leisurely walk home. The reason I know is because they are usually quite loud, mainly happy and laughing. The rain seems to have … Continue reading
Wild fennel poached salmon with tapioca and broad bean risotto
As a blogger I get approached sometimes to try products or to review a restaurant. I usually don’t take the offer up but when I got an offer to select some products from The Green Eco Store I couldn’t resist for several reasons. Few companies have a true social conscience but this is someone who … Continue reading