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COMPLIMENTS TO THE CHEF

10/10/2013 By
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Sometimes, the chef comes out of his kitchen, generally when last orders for main courses have been completed, to say “Hello” to his customers. A custom I like, because it bespeaks confidence on his part. Sometimes his tour of the restaurant is cursory, his simple comment being “Everything alright?” “Yes”, we generally say, “Wonderful”. On […]

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05/10/2013 By

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THIS WEEK    –   A Cake that really Celebrates Christmas…click at right for the recipe… September took us almost due eastwards to Holland, in company with a group of 44 other mostly senior citizens swanning around Amsterdam, the Hague, Gouda and other places where works of great Dutch artists could be seen, as well as the […]

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Let’s Party with a Paté or Two

15/08/2013 By
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Patés come in all shapes, sizes and flavours. They’re versatile as a snack, a starter or as a buffet/party dish. Some, like my chicken liver recipe need only a frying pan. Others require a suitable utensil to cook them in. A proper “Terrine” is the best thing, and I advise getting one if you want […]

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RECIPES for SUMMER MEALS

17/07/2013 By
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Carrot, Radish and Spinach Salad You don’t mix this, so simply arrange the ingredients in rows upon a serving platter. Ingredients for Two Servings 2 medium sized carrots, topped, tailed, peeled and coarsely grated. 4 large radishes, peeled to leave only the white part, grated. 1 bunch spinach, carefully washed, patted dry, stalks and choggy […]

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RECIPES — Getting the meal off to a good start

12/06/2013 By
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Quite often I find I enjoy the starter and the dessert of a three-course meal, but not the “main “. The reason, I think, is that a good starter is tasty and can take the edge of the appetite for the main course. A less charitable thought is that the main may well have had […]

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RECIPES – VIVA ITALIA!

12/06/2013 By
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  Here is a three course lunch or dinner, which family or friends will enjoy, is not difficult to cook and nearly all of which can be prepared in advance. STARTER – Mozzarella, Tomatoes and Basil For each person, all you need is: 1 “ball” of Buffalo Mozzarella (*)   1 smallish tomato A sprig or […]

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