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I love good food and I especially love local, seasonal produce. The Delicate Diner captures some of the amazing food and producers I have met through recipes, interviews, and reviews. I appeared on MasterChef in 2019 and enjoy doing cooking demos across the UK. Contact me to find out more – including my debut novel, Sandstorm! (See below)

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21st May 2020
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From the Archives

From the Archives

As part of #BritishFoodFortnight, I am doing a cou

As part of #BritishFoodFortnight, I am doing a couple of recipes for @oldhallfarm using their amazing produce, as well as that of other local producers. The first of these is a delicious and light beef and vegetable casserole, perfect for the change in season, and the ideal partner for buttery mash and greens. Using Old Hall Farm braising steak, an ideal option for those on a budget, the vegetables help a little go a long way. You can make this in a slow cooker on in the oven. Warming and full of flavour, this is sure to become a family favourite. Link in bio.

#lovebritishfood #oldhallfarm #beefcasserole #beefvegetablecasserole #changeofseason #helloautumn #familycooking #beef #britishbeef #grassfed #pastureforlife #foodphotography #masterchefalumni #recipeoftheday #foodinspiration #foodblogger #thedelicatediner #lovegoodfood #yummyfood #makeitdelicious #britainsbesthomecooks_ #budgetcooking #cookingonabudget #goodhonestfood #feedafamily #eatlocal

What a beauty from @giddensthompson - perfect for

What a beauty from @giddensthompson - perfect for the start of autumnal roast season!

#cauliflower #purplecauliflower #autumnal #roastdinner #roastseason #roastchicken #giddensandthompson #keepitlocal #vegetables #sundayvibes #Sunday roast #loveveggies #thedelicatediner #foodphotography #naturallightphotography #photography ##lovegoodfood #foodiefoodie

What a fabulous night @brasteds @caistor_hall to r

What a fabulous night @brasteds @caistor_hall to raise money for @caisterlifeboat The fish and chips were amazing - with the fish caught by the crew - as was the ambiance, outside in Caistor Hall gardens, catered for by Brasteds.

Over £5,000 was raised for this independent lifeboat charity which continues to save lives, week in, week out. Their new boat launches this December, please consider donating to help continue their live-saving work. Meanwhile, see you next year for another fish and chips fundraiser!

#fishandchips #lifeboat #caisterlifeboat #caisteratcaistor #brasteds #caistorhall @buzz_brasteds @nickmillsfoodie @ashleybush182 @sian.dewaal #savinglives #fundraiser #batteredfish #mushypeas #chipbutty #fishandchipscrew #lifeboatcrew #fundraiserevent #norfolk #foodphotography #thedelicatediner #samanthamattocks #livesaving #support #chippytea

Sssshhhh... This is a reminder that tomorrow is #n

Sssshhhh... This is a reminder that tomorrow is #nationalburgerday

To tempt you to visit your local butcher tomorrow, I'm sharing am absolutely scrummy steak burger from @oldhallfarm

I have kept it very simple - the best pasture fed beef from my favourite local farm with a very decent dollop of @candischutney smoked tomato and chilli chutney, Walsingham cheese from @mrstemplescheese all encased in a brioche bun.

Will you be enjoying a burger tomorrow? And what's your ultimate way to enjoy? Let me know!

#burger #cheeseburger #steakburger #beefburger #local #pastureforlife #burgerandchips #howdoyoueatyours #keepitlocal #foodphotographer #loveyourbutcher #foodie #mykitchen #britainsbesthomecooks_ #buybritishmeat #supportfarmers #tasteofnorfolk #cheese #tasty

Who fancies a cauliflower mac'n'cheese? I made thi

Who fancies a cauliflower mac'n'cheese? I made this beauty at the weekend, and it was deliciously indulgent and incredibly tasty. I made it with @oldhallfarm raw Jersey milk for extra flavour, plus a good dollop of @maille Dijon mustard.

Nothing really beats hot cheese to my mind - what's your favourite way to enjoy it?

#cheese #cauliflowercheese #macaronicheese #cauliflowermacandcheese #cheesey #cheesygoodness #sogood #foodporn #foodphotographer #comfortfood #dijonmustard #simplesupper #mykitchen #tastytimes #jerseymilk #rawmilk #tootasty #foodblogger #norfolkfoodie #panko #crispybits

What a fabulous evening @stokemill_store - South N

What a fabulous evening @stokemill_store - South Norfolk's only @michelinguide star restaurant.

Chefs Liam and Hazel cooked up plate after plate of sheer luxury and deliciousness, with the humble potato making a bold return!

My favourite was the salmon - so elegant and refined, yet packed full of flavour.

Thanks guys for a great evening, it was as special as ever!

Lunch goals. @norfolk.mushroomery Scottish girol

Lunch goals.

@norfolk.mushroomery Scottish giroles, local fried egg, homemade bread, toasted with lashings of @oldhallfarm Jersey butter, and finished with @freshherbsalt original mix. Utterly delicious.

#lunchgoals #brunch #mondaymonday #girolles #friedegg #yolkporn #runnyyolk #orangephoto #love #thedelicatediner #foodie #foodphotographer #foodwriter @native2norfolk #toast #july #headacheseason #norfolkfoodie #tasty #delicious #mushrooms #orangeyolk #justgoodfood #mykitchen #mykindafood #masterchefuk #fooddemo #foodstagram

#newprofilepic 📷 @native2norfolk #thedelica

#newprofilepic

📷 @native2norfolk

#thedelicatediner #cookingdemo #timeforbubbles #lovelocal #norfolkfoodie #suffolkfoodie #internationalfoodie #foodwriter #foodphotographer #ontheothersideofthecamera

Honoured to be asked to cook on the @native2norfol

Honoured to be asked to cook on the @native2norfolk stage today @worsteadfestival

I cooked A Taste of South Norfolk - @oldhallfarm pork tenderloin marinated in balsamic and rosemary with @hodmedods smoked quinoa, roasted vegetables from Old Hall Farm, roasted beets, and an amazing Skry-lemon dressing, made from the farm's fantastic Jersey cow milk with @yarevalleyoils lemon oil. Seasoning was from the sensational @freshherbsalt

Pud was the same yoghurt, this time with Norfolk honey, rhubarb from the farm, and roasted stone fruits.

There wasn't much left after the tastings, so I think it must have tasted pretty good!

#cookingdemo #worsteadfestival #thedelicatediner #foodiesofinstagram #foodphotography #cookingstage #native2norfolk #gratitude #oldhallfarm #tasteofsouthnorfolk #goodfood #cookinglive #flavour #lovetocook #norfolkfoodie #summerfestival #summersun

The perks of looking after the neighbours' chicken

The perks of looking after the neighbours' chickens - the most amazing fresh eggs for our Sunday brunch.

Absolutely cracking!

#eggs #freerange #perk #sundaybrunch #happyhens #100yards #trulylocal #Sunday #chillday #breakfast #food #foodie #foodporn #instafood #yummy #foodphotography #brunch #foodblogger #foodstagram #foodlover #goodmorning #tasty #morning #breakfasttime #eggs #yolkporn #baconandeggs

We enjoyed an incredible meal @lentre_cotedazur la

We enjoyed an incredible meal @lentre_cotedazur last night. Not only was it great to catch up with friends, as well as make new ones, the food was amazing. My aubergine starter was simply delicious, so fresh and inviting and full of flavour. The pops of pomegranate added a Middle Eastern note to the dish, and this was just the beginning of what was an extremely good meal!

#lentrecotedazur #thedelicatedinerabroad #restaurant #mediterranean #cotedazur #middleeasternvibe #dinner #menton #June #delicious #foodandwine #dinnerwithfriends #bienvenueàfrance #firstnight #foodphotographer #foodblogger #foodie #masterchefalumni #lovegoodfood #foodandtravel #atasteofthemediterranean

Yesterday's Father's Day dessert - caramelised ban

Yesterday's Father's Day dessert - caramelised banana inspired by my recent trip to San Francisco, served with @nigellalawson utterly wicked and brilliant salted caramel and bourbon no churn ice cream. Extra crunch to this delicious plate came from cinnamon shortbread, made from an @inagarten recipe.

This was so, so delicious! I could happily eat it again right now. It was a real winner, and all of my dad's favourite flavours!

#pud #dessert #fathersday #tastingmenu #nigellalawson #nigellalawsonrecipe #saltedcaramel #bourbon #saltedcaramelbourbon #icecream #caramalisedbanana #inagarten #shortbread #cinnamonshortbread #favourite #flavours #tasty #delicious #justdamnedtasty #foodblogger #masterchef #yum

Of course I am cooking for Father's Day! Menu belo

Of course I am cooking for Father's Day! Menu below - all locally sourced
where possible, including the asparagus, which I was delighted to get this
late in the season.

Cryptic menu as why not have some fun, and then the detail after. Enjoy the
day, whatever you do, and extra hugs to those without their dads this year.

#fathersday #lunch #tastingmenu #wineflight #keepingitlocal #lovetocook #thedelicatediner #lovedad #hugstoall

The first in a new series from The Delicate Diner,

The first in a new series from The Delicate Diner, Samantha samples some native heritage-bred produce from @swaledalebutchers in Yorkshire. Link in bio.

#review #swaledalebutchers #yorkshire #heritagebreeds #nativebreeds #nosetotailbutcher #thedelicatediner #sirloin #merguezsausages #bestofbritish #qualitynotquantity #masterchef #foodblogger #foodreview #prsample #cookwelleatwell #masterbutcher #nationaldelivery #goodfood #freerange #rarebreed #daleslife

Another view of my @oldhallfarm pork tenderloin wi

Another view of my @oldhallfarm pork tenderloin with Mediterranean vegetables and a Skry-lemon dressing. Make it this weekend - link in bio!

#weekendvibes #bankholidayweekend #familycooking #pork #porktenderloin #mediterranean #tasteofthemediterranean #foodphotography #masterchefalumni #rarebreedpigs #oldhallfarm #recipeoftheday #foodinspiration #foodblogger #thedelicatediner #lovegoodfood #yummyfood #makeitdelicious

If you are looking for some long weekend cooking i

If you are looking for some long weekend cooking inspiration, then I have the meal for you! This utterly delicious dish uses economical pork tenderloin from @oldhallfarm as its main ingredient, and with produce from @thetacons @yarevalleyoils & @freshherbsalt also used, this truly is a local
dish!

Make it this weekend - the flavours are fantastic. Recipe link in bio.

#recipeoftheday #porktenderloin #longweekend #weekendcooking #freshflavours
#pork #asparagus #mediterranean #norfolkfoodie
#foodphotographer #foodblogger #masterchefuk #springsummer #flavour #lemon #mykindafood #frommykitchen #f52grams #recipeshare #porkrecipes #dinneridea

Goodness, I needed this tonight! The comfort of kl

Goodness, I needed this tonight! The comfort of kleftiko made with @palfreyandhall best shoulder of lamb; honestly, it is just so good.

I always use the @chefrickstein recipe, but I added extra stock to this, so it was almost a lamb, potato, tomato, feta, and garlic soup. Oh, my days - it was utterly delicious, and it really hit the spot after a whirlwind May, a month that is only going to get whirlier; is that even a word?

We washed it down with the @flintvineyard Pinot Noir - equally delicious - and 2022 is a great vintage for them from what I've tasted so far. I was happy to see them with @tomsurgey on @itvloveyourweekend today and to hear Alan Titchmarsh love their wine.

Now, time for @bgt and an early night after @eurovision - a busy week is ahead, but with this dish, all is good in the world once more. Good food has a habit of doing that...

Incredible salt & pepper crab in San Francisco las

Incredible salt & pepper crab in San Francisco last week! We went to Harbor View Restaurant for dim sum, and it was delicious!

I am now safely home and will be sharing a food review of my time in California very soon. In the meantime, I couldn't resist sharing this - I think you will see why!

#crab #saltandpepper #dimsum #delicious #foodphotographer #foodphotography #thedelicatedinerabroad #sanfrancisco #california #adventures #travel #wanderlust #foodie #foodblogger #lovegoodfood #Chinese #cantonese #crabdimsum #justsogood

Beautiful beignets with hot chocolate sauce at Caf

Beautiful beignets with hot chocolate sauce at Café Jolie in Alameda.

#beignets #hotbeignets #choux #chocolatesauce #hotchocolatesauce #caféjolie #alameda #california #thedelicatedinerabroad #madeforsharing #chocolate #strawberries #treat #naughtyandnice #lunch #sunshine #planning #cookbookproject #masterchef #USA #crispyandsoft

I'm getting ready to head to San Francisco tomorro

I'm getting ready to head to San Francisco tomorrow for a foodie project! I feel very excited, and I love how a chance conversation in Jordan has led to this moment.

Naturally, I'm interested in all the good places to go and eat, so hit me with your suggestions!

📷 Amogh Manjunath

We had a planned power cut this morning from 9am t

We had a planned power cut this morning from 9am to 1.30pm - thankfully, the power came back 30 minutes early!

The question was - what do to for breakfast? We could have gone out, but I decided to make a continental brunch at home for us - Gouda, Lincolnshire Poacher and brie, smoked ham, Parma ham, and @marksandspencer Serrano ham/manchego rolls, German rye bread, boiled egg, Swedish Krisprolls, and hot smoked salmon. It may not have been tradtional, but it was delicious - and dad may have followed his with a croissant and marmalade!

Now to prepare what was going to be our Easter Monday ham for tonight's dinner - with cauliflower cheese and asparagus. And then relax and enjoy the rest of this sunny Sunday; I am tempted to watch The Hundred-Foot Journey again later, as I haven't watched it for a while, and who doesn't enjoy a film involving food, and set in France?

Have a lovely Sunday!

#smörgåsbord #continental #breakfast #powercut #powercutbreakfast #meat #cheese #boiledegg #ryebread #lincolnshirepoacher #thehundredfootjourney #thedelicatediner #norfolkfoodie #keepitsimple #mykitchen #snackybits #masterchefuk #foodie #foodphotographer #timeout #stillthemind #presspause #allquiet #sunday #sunny #sunnysunday

It is now four years ago since I appeared on @mast

It is now four years ago since I appeared on @masterchefuk - wishing this year's contestants lots of luck, and enjoy the experience! Whenever you come, it is an incredible achievement.

#masterchefalumni #masterchef #masterchef2019 #goodluck #contestants #cooking #reality #followyourdreams #thedelicatediner #reachforthestars

Last night's Good Friday dinner - beautiful cod lo

Last night's Good Friday dinner - beautiful cod loin from Earsham Street Fish Company with a lemon and parmesan crumb, purple sprouting broccoli from @giddensthompson and my delicious orzo and preserved lemon pasta. It was all so tasty and fresh, and a perfect way to start the long weekend.

Happy Good Friday! I have been to Earsham Street i

Happy Good Friday! I have been to Earsham Street in Bungay this morning to stock up for the Eaater weekend. As well as raiding @palfreyandhall @giddensthompson The Little Green Wholefood Shop, and Earsham Street Fish Company, I went to @earshamstdeli where mum treated us to their Friday Tart Day Delight.

Their Easter tart is a very seasonal double chocolate, so bright and floral. Not only that, it tasted delicious!

Have a lovely weekend, whatever you are up to xx

#easter #chocolate #tartday #earshamstreetdeli #chocolate tart #goodfriday #bankholidayweekend #longweekend #choccie #easterchocolate #whitechocolate #thedelicatediner #foodphotographer #foodphotography #foodie #foodblogger #foodwriter

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