I have seen, and got to know, the Brasted’s team over several years – namely at the Royal Norfolk Show, where they do an incredible job catering for the Vice Presidents and guests. We have also met at numerous foodie events across the county, with Managing Director Nick Mills becoming…
Beef Stroganoff
I admit – this is not only my ultimate comfort food, but it is also my signature dish. I have been making it since I was 14, when I chose…
Seared Beef Salad with asparagus and lentils
It very much feels as though we are between seasons right now, with sun, wind, rain, and hail all in one day. It’s hard to know what to cook when…
Air Fryer Valentine’s Mediterranean Stuffed Peppers
I created this recipe for Intant UK, who sent me the Instant Vortex Plus VersaZone Air Fryer 8.5L to try. Get 10% off your own air fryer from Instant with…
Fit for a King! The King’s Head, Brooke
The heart of any village is its pub, and Brooke in south Norfolk is no exception. Here, the historical The Kings Head in Brooke reopened last year following an extensive…
Beef bourguignon
As we move into the festive season, this beef bourguignon recipe is a perfect dish for Christmas Eve and for New Year’s celebrations. You can do this dish in the…
Beef and vegetable casserole
As part of British Food Fortnight, I am sharing a couple of recipes made with produce from Old Hall Farm and other local producers. With the change in season, now…
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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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I 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…
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I 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…
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This 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…
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The 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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For 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…
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Thank 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…
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I 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…
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What 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…