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Author Archives: justaukcook
Hoppin’ John and Yorkshire pudding…not so far apart
I recently read an article by Robert Moss on Seriouseats where he discussed the challenges with making a New Year American favourite – Hoppin’ John. I’ll confess that, as a Briton, I’ve never tasted it and had no idea what … Continue reading
Posted in Opinion
Tagged bacon, black-eyed peas, Hoppin' John, rice, roast beef, Robert Moss, Seriouseats.com, Yorkshire pudding
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Les Fables de la Fontaine – exquisite cooking in Paris
After the joys of L’Os a Moelle and the warm glow it left behind we went to the Michelin-starred Les Fables de la Fontaine in Paris. Set in a pretty courtyard close to the Fountain near Ecole Militaire first … Continue reading
Posted in Review
Tagged cheek, Les Fables de la Fontaine, Michelin, oysters, pollock, Red mullet
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L’Os a Moelle – a lovely little place around the corner (in Paris)
I love the French and their food. Its all so intuitive and natural – like language itself. We recently visited Paris and made a trip to the little bistro L’Os a Moelle in the 15th Arrondisement. The surroundings are six- … Continue reading
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Tagged amuse bouche, bistro, endive, grouse, L'Os a Moelle, mushroom, Red mullet
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Gingered Puy Lentils for when the weather turns
Sometimes you can’t beat an old favourite. The weather recently took a turn and mentally I craved something a bit more autumnal rather then “summer fresh”. A recipe I keep going back to is the rather fabulous gingered puy … Continue reading
Posted in Recipe
Tagged chilli, coconut cream, coconut milk, cod, comfort food, fresh ginger, kaffir lime, lime, puy lentil, spinach, substitutions
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What makes a ‘local’ – Harringtons on the Hill
Its nice to have a “local” restaurant – a place which you can afford to go to quite often, where the welcome is good and where the food is pretty decent too. Its a place where you can take friends … Continue reading
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Tagged chips, cod, dessert, Eton Mess, Harringtons, Kenilworth, Local restaurant, Michelin, Queen and Castle, Sauvignon Blanc, steak, The Cross
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The best food is ‘Our Food’
I don’t claim to be anything more than a food enthusiast. I love eating good food and I attempt to cook it. There are two types of food however which rises above all the others in terms of how it … Continue reading
Griddled peach, avocado and feta salad
I’ve never had much luck cooking with either pears or peaches. We struggle to get great fruit in season anyway in the UK and I’m not the most delicate of hands. There is something about fruit which makes it hard … Continue reading
Afternoon Tea at The Edgbaston
As a person who prefers the savoury flavours afternoon tea would not be on my bucket list of meals. As a Wedding Anniversary treat this weekend we went to The Edgbaston in Birmingham to sample their version. Its not that … Continue reading
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Tagged afternoon tea, baking, Birmingham, Cake, cocktail, egg mayonnaise, high tea, iced tea, ladies, macaroon, Olivier Briault, The Edgbaston, The Savoy
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