Harvest Reflection
We can help farmers by shopping wisely. But how difficult is that to do?
Appetisers
Adding an appetiser course would be a great improvement to our British “meat and two veg” meal format.
Maximum Variety – Addendum
Eating seasonally provides all the variety we need in our diet, we just need to widen our horizons and avoid getting stuck in a rut.
Relaxed Summer Entertaining: Anyone for a Picky Tea?
A Picky Tea is, apparently, the latest fashion for relaxed summer entertaining. How you feel about this might show your age!
Anchovies
Continuing the subject of Not Much Meat, Suzanne considers little things that punch way above their weight in terms of flavour.
Follow-on Dishes
Follow-on dishes are rooted in the frugal habits of peasant cookery and frequently use less meat than the original dish. They should be part of the natural rhythm of cooking.
The Unintended Consequences of Eating Less Meat.
Against a barrage of calls to cut our meat consumption I believe there have been some unintended consequences that work against most people’s desire to eat more responsibly.
Real Bread Is On The Rise
Declines and resurgences in foods tend to reoccur in cycles as can be observed with bread, which Suzanne think is currently on the up.
How People “Cook” Today
Cooking Skills in the UK have taken a sharp downturn. Suzanne presents her evidence and for the sake of our farmers hopes we can turn things around.
Smoked Salmon – off the Christmas Table
With smoked salmon off the table, what will take its place over Christmas?