Breathe a sigh of relief, January is over. . For those that really detoxed after Christmas – dairy and sugar are back in. What better way to acknowledge this than with [ … ]
Old Fashioned – cocktail of the month
Music playlists say a lot about the type of Christmas you have in store – from full-on cheesy party (Slade, what else?) to cosy-by-the-fire comfort (for which you can’t beat [ … ]
Tabbouleh is more than a super side
Middle Eastern cooking has been a major influence of mine for a long time. The many flavours from countries like Turkey, Lebanon, Jordan, Israel and Syria and are vibrant, zesty [ … ]
Halloween is the time for Pumpkin Pie
Standing in a shop queue the other day, I overheard the frequently-mooted criticism of Halloween which nowadays seems to have become the autumnal equivalent of “Bah humbug.” “Too American,” [ … ]
Blackberry Jam
There’s only one consolation for me when summer is in its final throes and winter is looming: the intervening gloriousness of autumn. From the crisp mornings to the red and [ … ]
Red Tractor Week
If there’s one subject all chefs are passionate about, it’s the quality of the food we eat. And by this I don’t just mean the end result – to me, [ … ]
Chocolate cake
Summer’s undoubtedly the best time for entertaining family and friends. The lazy sunny days, warm balmy evenings and the abundance of fresh ingredients – perfect for coming together and sharing [ … ]
Mushroom Stroganoff
August is always a busy time for us here at Bread & Honey, and this year is no exception. With a bursting diary of photo shoots, outdoor events and weddings [ … ]
National Burger Day
Burgers have been undergoing a bit of renaissance of late, with gourmet versions making the meat-in-a-bun option a rather respectable dining choice. Seeing as this week marks National Burger Day [ … ]
Afternoon Tea Week
I’m not ashamed to admit that I’m a sucker for a great British tradition, and it won’t come as a surprise that it’s the food-related ones that I love the [ … ]