Risotto. That simple, comforting bowl of creamy goodness that we all need right now. We all know that we are living in difficult and challenging times – I am not going to use this space as a place to talk about that. Instead, I am offering some light relief from…
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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We all need the comfort of cake right now – and this spiced apple cake is delicious! The caramel flavors of the butterscotch sauce really add to the flavour of the apple, but you can also serve it with cream, ice cream, custard – or a mix of all three!…
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Oxtail is an underrated cut of meat – and a far cry from the soups of our childhoods. One of the cheapest cuts, if not the cheapest, of beef, oxtail is full of flavour and benefits from slow cooking. This recipe easily feeds a family of four, with leftovers for…
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It is so hard to put thoughts into words right now. I think we are all a little bit afraid – afraid of the unknown, afraid of the future, and afraid of what may come. We are living in unique times for this generation. And it is showing an ugly…
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Old Hall Farm sausages are packed full of meat and therefore, are full of flavour. This simple recipe will feed a family of four and it is so easy to do. You can even cook in a slow cooker on low, meaning that you can get on with your day…
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A Norfolk business is bringing an ancient English fruit back to our tables. Jane Steward of Eastgate Larder grows medlars on her six-acre plot near Aylsham. Her orchard of 120 trees, has just been awarded National Collection status by Plant Heritage, the world’s leading plant conservation and research charity. It…
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Unfortunately, due to coronavirus, this event is now cancelled. We hope to run these events later in the year, so please check back! I am delighted to share that I will be demonstrating chocolate favourites in time for Easter at Snellings, Blofield Heath, on Saturday 28 March. I shall be…
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Who doesn’t love a wrap? The most versatile of ingredients, it can be eaten on the move, sat on the sofa in front of a film (okay, cooking programme!), or even at your desk if you need to work through lunch. You can also use anything to be the ‘wrap’.…
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Norfolk Online is a new website celebrating all things Norfolk, and I am delighted to be their food and drink columnist. The site went live last year, and you can read my columns here. The are also features focusing on business and career, fashion and style, healthy and beauty, home…
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It is that time of year when the tills are ringing, the plastic is flexing, and big conglomerates are rubbing their hands in glee. Which is exactly why I spurn them and stick to local, buying from my favourite producers; supporting them means a lot more financially – it puts…