Whipped Feta

Whipped Feta

I’ve seen whipped feta on a few menus recently, so I thought I’d have a go making my own version. It’s incredibly easy to make and changes the texture of the feta so you can use it for dips, spreading on toast or stuffing roast peppers with it. Many...
Forestside… something quite special

Forestside… something quite special

Dinner at Forestside has been one of the most anticipated meals I have had and a place I’ve been looking forward to visiting for well over a year. Culinary rumblings first started about a year and a half ago when Kevin Tickle of L’Enclume fame became head chef...
Iced Tea

Iced Tea

The weather hasn’t been great here in Britain, especially in the north where I am. In fact it’s been a classic British Summer where it rains most days. It has however been warm and humid or as we call it “sticky” weather. So to cool down...
Cockles and Bacon with White Radish Remoulade

Cockles and Bacon with White Radish Remoulade

One of my first stops on my early Saturday morning shopping outing is Ian the fish man (as he’s known). He has a trailer stall in Kendal market and along with various fresh fish he sells cooked cockles. They have such a nice sweet/salty flavour, and eventhough...
Roasted Pepper and Mozzarella Panzanella

Roasted Pepper and Mozzarella Panzanella

Another great summer salad recipe this week. This version of the classic panzanella uses sweet roasted peppers married with juicy mozzarella and has a real Mediterranean feel. Panzanella is a great way of using that old stale bread, so give it a go. Ingredients...