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In the footsteps of the Gilbertine monks…
Following a fine lunch at my parents house I drove back to Lincoln through Market Rasen and Wragby until I saw the signs for Goltho and Apley, the former due an inspection very soon for personal reasons. Driving along the narrow country lanes I came across another wood which […]
How to cook a hare…
This post comes on the back of a day of hare based opportunities. A friend of mine graciously offered me a freshly shot hare, a fine specimen which would have yielded a good couple of dinners for both myself and, er, myself but I declined with equal grace.
If I am going […]
The new book by wildlife photographer Andy Rouse
Just taken delivery of ‘Concepts of Nature’ an incredible portfolio of the work of wildlife photographer extraordinaire, Andy Rouse. Right up there with the very best, Andy has produced some incredible images over the years and his new book is full of not only great shots but the […]
A post by request…..
This is in response to a number of requests I have received via the blog and e mail for a straight forward guide to growing the world’s hottest chillies. It has proved to be an incredibly popular subject even if some of you are bored to death by it by now!
Note: This […]
The sad passing of a hotel legend…
Just a word on the sad news of the passing of Peter Kromberg, former executive chef at the Intercontinental Park Lane hotel, London.
I didn’t know Chef Kromberg personally but he was one of the leading lights in the hotel industry when I was training as a young chef. He […]
Southern Asian Curry Sauce for Fish
As I was tending to a polytunnel full of chillies this afternoon it occured to me that it had been some time since I posted any recipes. Looking back over recent posts there has been a distinct kitchen garden/photographic feel to the site, some might say bordering on a monopoly!
Maybe it […]
Natural Beauty in the Herb Garden
Despite my recent misfortunes on the vegetable growing front the herb garden rarely fails me. Their resilience to weather and pests can be remarkable and during times of horticultural dire straits offer comfort and solace to the miserable gardener.
I grew clary sage last year for the specific purpose of photographing […]
The Pros and cons of kitchen gardening…
As I write there are gale force winds battering my garden, it’s mid-June and I should be sat in my summerhouse drinking a gin and tonic. Instead I have been up a ladder fixing its roof, not something I would recommend during a gale but someone has to do […]
Container Grown Chillies in England…
Of all the varieties of chilli I am growing the Maules chilli has come on the quickest in my polytunnel. I was quite concerned earlier on in the year because they out grew their pots remarkably quickly leading me to think they had simply ‘bolted’ and would produce little else other […]
The View from La Califa in Vejer…
I’ve never really harboured any desires to own a restaurant of my own, I’ve had numerous offers over the years but the reality is quite different from the romantic notion. There are a number of factors which should be considered before opening a restaurant and one of the most […]