26th Jul, 2008 – Recipes (Ragu alla Bolognese) I was going to do all sorts today but got sidetracked by friends asking if they could drop by… So we fed them lunch. Spaghetti Bolognese, with the best ragu alla bolognese I’ve ever managed to make. I used the recipe from one of my favourite cookbooks,…
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Food 2008 – Recipes (Roast Quail with Chestnuts and Calvados)
Sunday, 22nd June 2008 – Recipes (Roast Quail with Chestnuts and Calvados) We just had dinner… It was damn good though I say it myself! Roast Quail with Chestnuts and Calvados Serves: 4 Preparation time: Less than 30 minutes Cooking time: 30 mins to 1 hour Ingredients: For the quail: 1 tbsp olive oil 2…
Food 2008 – Recipes (Lettuce Soup – for Lettuce Haters)
Saturday, 15th June 2008 – Recipes (Lettuce Soup – for Lettuce Haters) Lettuce Soup – for Lettuce Haters Preparation Time: 5 minutes Cooking Time: 20 minutes Serves: 4 Ingredients: 2 tbsp butter 1 large onion, chopped 1 clove garlic, chopped 250g (8oz) lettuce leaves and stalk, sliced 1 tbsp plain flour 1 litre light chicken…
Food 2008 – Recipes (Asparagus with Parmesan Crisps, Perfect Paella)
Saturday, 31st May 2008 – Recipes (Asparagus with Parmesan Crisps, Perfect Paella) It was quite a busy weekend – which wasn’t planned. We were supposed to go to Portishead to see Lynne’s parents, but then on Friday evening Lynne managed to trip over the back doorstep and sprained her ankle so badly she couldn’t walk…
Food 2008 – Recipes (Mushroom Soup, Cabbage Soup, Tomato and Roast Pepper Soup, Curried Cauliflower Soup)
Saturday, 24th May 2008 – Recipes (Cream of Mushroom Soup, Cabbage Soup with Cream, Tomato and Roast Pepper Soup, Curried Cream of Cauliflower Soup with Coriander Puree) I’ve been a very busy cook of late one way and another, especially when it comes to making soups. I’ve always been keen on making soup, simply because…
Travel/Food 2008 – Monza, Day 4
Sunday, 18th May 2008 – Monza, Day 4 We woke up on Sunday to find that it was still raining the proverbial cats and dogs. I didn’t even want to think about the likely state of the car parks, and anyway Lynne and I had every intention of staying put at the hotel for the…
Travel/Food 2008 – Monza, Day 3
Saturday, 17th May 2008 – Monza, Day 3 Saturday was truly awful weather wise too… We woke up to torrential rain, and it just kept right on all the way through breakfast. By the time we got to the circuit it was starting to look as if Plan B might have to be put into…
Travel/Food 2008 – Monza, Day 2
Friday, 16th May 2008 – Monza, Day 2 Day 2 involved a hideously early start, with breakfast at 7 am, followed by a “stand by your bags” moment as we all pitched into the car at 7.45 and headed for the accreditation office. We must have been the first people there, because the girl in…
Travel/Food 2008 – Monza, Day 1
Thursday, 15th May 2008 – Monza, Day 1 We got off to a good start on the Thursday morning, even if a 6.45 flight is a lot too early for my liking. At least we were flying out of Birmingham, which isn’t too far away, and we were booked with flybe on a 49-seater Embraer…
Food 2008 – Recipes (Seared Asparagus Salad, Roast Leg of Lamb, Pistachio and Rose Water Cake, Victoria Sponge)
Sunday, 4th May 2008 – Recipes (Seared Asparagus Salad with Parmigiano Crisps, Roast Leg of Lamb with Herb and Watercress Crust, Pistachio and Rose Water Semolina Cake, Victoria Sponge) I cooked lunch on Sunday for those who were still hanging around after Bob’s birthday dinner, and though I say it myself, it was fabulous! I’m…
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