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The humble bagel. Or is it, beigel?. The roll with a hole. That slightly chewy bread which makes a great snack, brunch (or whenever) used to be a mystery to me, and something so technically demanding I never even bothered to research the method. It is not at all that I am adverse trying out…

Without wanting to sound repetitive (and in so, doing) I could definitely be a fully signed up member of the Pescatarian club if it was not for the occasional craving for somewhat beefier fare. In an average week, I probably have fish/seafood of some form around 3 times per week. For me, the two main…

Some time ago, I regularly used to buy ready prepared spatchcock Poussin from Gressingham, the remarkable duck people (in their own words). Well, what is remarkable about poussin is that they are, em, not a duck – but a butcher’s term for young chicken. Poussin are typically a breed that is naturally slow-growing, meaning that…

Wagamana can do it. ITSU can do it. You can do it. No, I am not suggesting you sell up and risk all to start your very own Japanese healthy food outlet, but knock up, in next to no time at all, some delicious and nutritious meal which you can assemble, in next to no…

Italian Oregano Flatbread with Goats Cheese and Pear

Flambéed Pear, Blue Camembert and Walnut Salad.