COOKING WITH SUSTAINABLE FOODS AND FORAGED INGREDIENTS TO CREATE DISHES
Set UpBraised short Rib of Beef INTRODUCTION To announce officially the start of the Autumn season, I have experimented a dish including 1 braised meat and 2 sides to accompany this rich cut of beef. Last weekend the clocks went forward one hour. Although one extra hour of sleep has been earned it gets dark…
Continue reading ➞ SHORT RIB OF BEEF, DAUPHINOISE AND SAVOY CABBAGE
Cucurbita PepoThe Soup A few days ago, I was walking back from the post office to home when I stopped at my local flower shop trading on the side of the road. I like stopping there. He is not selling a large varieties of flowers and trees but everything he sells is seasonal! CUCURBITA PEPO…
Black Pudding and MashBlack Pudding and Apple I am still undecided about my favourite time of the year. Is it Summer time including fresh salads, light main meals, and fruity desserts – perfect for al fresco dining OR Autumn with its selection of luscious earthy dishes. NORMANDY As most of you know, I have spent my childhood…
EXPLORING I love cooking new recipes and dishes. Last week, I have been offered to cook for a party of 5 (following the government restrictions). It's always an exciting moment for me when I purchase my ingredients and when I store them nicely. Everything comes together naturally and slowly. Baking the pudding, making the sauces,…
MOLD First things first. Is it better to use a silicone or metal mold? With no doubt, METAL!!! ARTICLE RELATED I have been looking for the right article to describe perfectly these little beauties, Madeleines. The article written by Baking like a Chef offers a full description about Madeleines. I will leave you to go…
This is an interesting question. These days, I like to cook easy but comfy and tasty dinner while the cold days are back, here, in the United Kingdom. Spending time in my kitchen at home is always enjoyable. Finding inspiration is always a question of time. I open my cupboard and I can see a…
EDIBLE FLOWERS AND TOPS I am really lucky to have enough space in my garden to grow a small variety of fruits, vegetables and flowers. Edible flowers are trendy at the moment and you must use them accordingly for your dish. Nasturtiums (flowers/leaves) have a slightly acidic peppery flavour; e.g. they are great to accompany a…
I know, it might look like an empty plate at the moment but how you are going to create this empty plate can make a big difference. So, look at it twice before you send it. An empty plate Last week, I started to help you through this journey with a few tips. Today, I…
Continue reading ➞ FINE PLATE OF FOOD: PRESENTATION and PLATING
PRESENTATION IS KEY I first feast my eyes and I suppose you are all doing the same. A visual effect is fundamental when a plate or a dish is being brought to the table. The same thought is crossing our mind: "This dish looks fantastic! Let's taste it!" I bet that I am not the…
INTRODUCTION What a discovery I made last weekend!! Usually, I don't feel comfortable cooking with ingredients that I am not used to, for example plums and almond butter. However, Avalon Plum Trees are in season at the moment. So, in search of a new recipe I have decided to open a cooking book from one…