As part of the Emsworth British Food Fortnight events we worked with Tangmere Airfield Nurseries to develop some new recipes for them. The recipes we demonstrated in the Food for Thought Market are now available on their website, along with a blog about the delicious pepper soup we made – do try it and let… Continue reading The Perfect Pepper Soup
Author: Barbara Crick
A Thought for Food Market – Emsworth British Food Fortnight
[soliloquy id=”4925″] One of the main events in the final weekend of Emsworth British Food Fortnight was the fantastic Thought for Food Market. Despite the horrendous rain (and thunder!) as we set up, the crowds turned out to see the best that Emsworth and the local area has to offer. In the food demo area we… Continue reading A Thought for Food Market – Emsworth British Food Fortnight
#GBBO Batter week!
Today I’m off to BBC Radio Solent to have a chat about the Great British Bake Off. We’ll be talking all things batter and I’m taking along some Churros with Montezuma’s chocolate dip. I can’t wait to hear what they think of them! Here’s the recipe if you fancy making your own batch this weekend… Continue reading #GBBO Batter week!
Chop, dice and slice like a pro!
One of the centre pieces in the kitchen here at Emsworth Cookery School is our 20 piece Flint and Flame knife set. This set, plus a few extras, are the knives which everyone cooking here gets the opportunity to test out as they work on their dishes during our classes. Lots of questions are always asked… Continue reading Chop, dice and slice like a pro!
School cookery
[soliloquy id=”4777″]Yesterday I was asked what one thing I would change if I was suddenly put in charge of the UK’s food policy. It didn’t take me long to think of an answer – I’d get everyone cooking in schools. It’s a bit of a generalisation, but many parents today can’t cook so in turn… Continue reading School cookery
The kitchen gadget that does everything!
[soliloquy id=”4791″]Do you ever look around your kitchen and think it’s getting maybe a little too cluttered with appliances you maybe don’t use as often as you thought you would? I’m certainly guilty of having one too many gadgets, but I think I may have found the solution – the new Flint and Flame Master… Continue reading The kitchen gadget that does everything!
Pancake day
What’s not to love about Pancake day? Whilst I love the classic lemon and sugar topping, this year I’ve been challenged to try something a little different, so here’s a couple of other options for you to consider…. Pancakes with Fruit Salsa Try chopping up your favourite fruits and serving stuffed inside a pancake with… Continue reading Pancake day
Keeping it local
Earlier this month I was involved in A Thought for Food Market as part of The Emsworth British Food Fortnight. We cooked a huge amount of sweetcorn which had come from Barfoots just up the road in Pagham. I hadn’t appreciated it was quite so easy to cook sweetcorn on the BBQ, for… Continue reading Keeping it local
Blackberry Meringue Pies
I love fruit curds and this homemade blackberry curd is particularly easy to make. This recipe uses it to make meringue pies, but if you fancy taking a shortcut then just buy a good quality lemon curd. Ingredients for the blackberry curd 200g blackberries 1 lemon – zest and juice 100g caster sugar 100g unsalted… Continue reading Blackberry Meringue Pies
Fattoush
Fattoush This is the recipe for you if you are looking to take a side dish to a barbecue this summer, or fancy a light lunch full of flavours. This is a Middle Eastern salad using pitta bread and lots of fresh vegetables. You can get creative with the vegetables – just use whatever is in… Continue reading Fattoush