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Fragrant Spinach Rice

01/04/2018 By Richard Bewley 1 Comment

"I love rice!" - is something I hear on a very ...

Italian Oregano Flatbread with Goats Cheese and Pear

14/05/2017 By Richard Bewley 1 Comment

My homage to Sicily continues. Thank you for ...

Fennel, orange and anchovy salad

03/04/2017 By Richard Bewley 2 Comments

Nearly five weeks to the day, I did what I ...

Baked eggs with spinach, chilli, and red onion

18/08/2016 By Richard Bewley Leave a Comment

At the very end of July, I spent a truly ...

Grilled Portabello Mushroom with Halloumi

01/06/2016 By Richard Bewley 4 Comments

It is not uncommon that, when time permits to shop ...

Couscous, a whole-grain, is a really simple and versatile food. It is so easy to prepare, takes a few minutes from scratch, and provides a really good base from which to enhance/adapt. It is also good for you. It provides a good source of lean, vegetarian protein and is very low fat. Its origins go…

Anyone reading this right now must be thinking that I have either become bone idle, or am totally exhausted in the ideas camp. I mean. Really, ‘chips’? Surely these typically arrive on plate from two sources – the local chippy, or from some bag of processed delights which live in the freezer. I have spent…

Twenty years ago, almost to the day, I made the most spontaneous decision in my life… I accepted a job in a town I had never heard of in a country I could just about pin on a map. Following what was a bad choice of University, I was encouraged by my very supportive folks…

When I cook rice (or anything pasta, noodles etc), I always like to cook extra for another day. There is a lot of, how do I put it, controversy (too strong a word but it’ll do for now) surrounding reheating rice. All I can do is share my opinion and experience. I think a lot…