I am delighted to share that I will be doing a cookery demo at Gerald Giles in Norwich on Saturday 23 November, between 10.30 and 12.30pm. You can buy tickets through Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/christmas-canape-cooking-demonstration-tickets-80441961071
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Continue ReadingI am delighted and honoured to have a recipe in a new book, Bake for Bacon, which launched on 15 October. All the proceeds from the book go to raising money for Priscilla Bacon Hospice, aiming to raise £12.5 million to build a new 24 bed specialist care hospice for the people of Norfolk and Waveney. My original recipe was too similar to another in the book so, fresh out of hospital, I opted for a simple walnut and fig soda bread. So good – especially with raw butter from Old Hall Farm and local cheeses! Order your copy today…
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Continue ReadingI am very excited to announce that I will be hosting a pop up at Old Hall Farm in Woodton on Saturday 20 July with two of my fellow MasterChef contestants – Ajay John and Sonia Duthie! Space is strictly limited, and you can find out more and book your ticket on my events page – https://thedelicatediner.com/event/the-spice-route-from-asia-to-norfolk/ I hope to see you there!
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Continue ReadingThis Sunday, 9 June, hundreds of farms across the UK open their doors to visitors. As part of the LEAF Open Farm Sunday initiative, the aim is to “offer a fantastic chance for people to discover real farming first hand and see for themselves how their food (and much more besides) is produced. It is also a great way for farmers to shine a light on what they deliver and why supporting British farming matters.” While many local farms are taking part, I am highlighting the fantastic open day offered by our friends at Old Hall Farm in Woodton. I…
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Continue ReadingThe Delicate Diner spent a month in Oceania at the start of the year. Here, she shares some of her food and drink highlights, including her search for her perfect Pinot Noir.
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Continue ReadingFor the last two years, The Assembly House in Norwich has been home to a fund-raising afternoon tea, and this year is no exception. Wednesday 1 May will see people come together once more, this time to raise much-needed funds for the Priscilla Bacon Hospice. As well as enjoying the amazing afternoon tea from Head Pastry Chef Mark Mitson, there will much to enjoy during the afternoon, which is kindly sponsored by Norwich Cosmetic Clinic. The Priscilla Bacon Lodge on Unthank Road in Norwich is looking to raise a total of £12.5 million to better serve the people of Norwich.…
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Continue ReadingThank you all for so many amazing messages following my all-too brief appearance on MasterChef tonight.. Dreams are funny things. They keep us going and inspire us, motivating us to do better. But as I have learned from this experience, you really do have to have absolute confidence in what you do and what you are aiming for The photo with this post shows the plate I planned to cook: cannon of lamb with tomato and gigantes and pesto. I had perfected it. Spent weeks working on it. And I panicked. I panicked that the celery wouldn’t be cooked enough.…
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Continue ReadingI have long been a fan of The Swan in Loddon. Their mushroom consommé was my dish of 2017, and so when they invited me along to their vegetarian tasting night, I jumped at the chance. Arriving early, we enjoyed drinks by the open fire before heading upstairs to their newly-owned private dining area. This new addition to The Swan will certainly be a great asset – it is calm, tranquil and beautiful, and offers the perfect place for people to get together and celebrate a private party or a special occasion. The Swan is well known for holding its…
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Continue ReadingWhat a foodie year I have had! There has been so much to enjoy, to celebrate, and to have fun with. From visiting favourite local restaurants to going on cooking demos and brilliant foodie courses, there has been much to enjoy. The Delicate Diner has grown a lot over this past year and I have to thank you all for your likes, your love, your messages, and your support. Food has long been a passion of mine and I have enjoyed spending more time following this dream this year, and working out how I want to work with food in…
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Continue ReadingWednesday. November. Before all the chaos begins. Next week sees me head off to Paris with The Arabian Magazine for the Paris World Championships, the pinnacle of the halter showing year. The latest magazine come back this Friday. So now is the time to breathe and pause, and spend treasured time with family before incredibly busy times return. So with this in mind, I needed to follow a desire that has been nagging me for a few weeks now. Lunch at Benedicts Restaurant. And it didn’t disappoint. The moment you walk past the curtain, it is as though you are…