by Al la Carte | Sunday, 10 May, 2015 | Recipes
As it’s British sandwich week (11th-17th May) I thought I’d share my favourite sandwich combination. I first came across this sandwich at a sandwich bar called Porters in Kendal. Years after the owners moved away I still haven’t seen this combination...
by Al la Carte | Wednesday, 22 April, 2015 | Recipes
This recipe takes a bit of preparing but is well worth it if trying to impress family or friends. It makes a good starter or a light lunch. I used some fantastic smoked anchovies from Fyne Fish in Cockermouth. You can use anchovies from a tin but they are too salty...
by Al la Carte | Saturday, 7 March, 2015 | Recipes
As part of the Kendal Food Festival, the Aga shop is hosting a bring and bake competition. I’ve never been in a food competition before but decided to give it a go. As I live so close to the shop I though my recipe for roasted garlic and rosemary focaccia would...
by Al la Carte | Friday, 27 February, 2015 | Recipes
I love a club sandwich but it shouldn’t be just for hotels or fancy take away pack lunches. Sure you can used already cooked and sliced chicken but your missing a trick with have the chicken still warm and juices flowing. The method below is how I usually roast...
by Al la Carte | Monday, 16 February, 2015 | Recipes
Being Valentine’s day and me being a great boyfriend I wanted to cook something special. I was “umming and ahhing” about some sort of chocolate mouse, when my friend suggested salted caramel chocolate pots recipe that he made for New Year and was...
by Al la Carte | Friday, 6 February, 2015 | Cocktails, Recipes
50ml Campari 50ml Sweet vermouth (Rosso) 50ml Gin Ice Orange peel Soda water (optional) I first had this cocktail along with its less alcoholic older brother the Americano in a hotel bar in Geneva. It’s bitter cocktail perfect before a meal, but try and have...
