Snapping and scoffing.
I’ve had my camera a couple of years and have loved every minute of using it, and while I was pleased with how far I’d come teaching myself photography, I felt I’d reached a wall.
Read moreBasque lamb stew
Seasons eatings.
One of the best things about winter is the chance to chow down on melt-in-the-mouth meats cooked long and slow. I am of course talking about the stew.
Read moreSous vide chorizo stuffed chicken suprême with jewelled black beans
Poor chicken licken.
Labelled the choice of the unadventurous restaurant diner it can often be overlooked as a ‘serious’ meat, but this familiar and safe protein can be made exciting.
Read moreBlack pizza with pepper purée, goat’s cheese and crab
Aaah, black. In my eyes, the finest colour.
Jeans, jewellery and cars are all better in the inky dark cloak that is black. I love how it can be glamorous, serious and dramatic, in fashion I like how easy it is to wear (I especially like how it tries to make me look thinner), but I’ve never really been drawn to black food – until now.
Read morePoulet Basque
I’m lucky to have spent a fair amount of time in San Sebastián, the fabulous Basque capital, but that’s not where I discovered this classic dish.
It was actually introduced to me by my dad, who is without doubt the reason I am as adoring of food and cooking as I am.
Roasted pepper, tomato and red lentil soup with crisp chorizo and black garlic
It’s no secret I’ve been ill this week. I’ve tried to keep a lid on my moaning but let’s be honest, when you’re feeling rotten that can be a difficult task.
However, today I woke up feeling much better than I have been doing, and to celebrate this and my sore throat leaving me I decided to take a walk.