October 23, 2023

Its the Season

Yes the cold has hit the bones and joints so it is time for that Welsh favourite - Cawl. Cawl as I have stated before translates as "soup". Go into…

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September 5, 2023

Mastered Chef

In addition to the blog I administer a Facebook group. I publish breaking stories and examples of projects during the execution stages, plus some 'funnies' that I come across. I…

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January 2, 2023

Andalusian Spicy Chicken

Andalusia is a region of contrast. From the wealthy of fish recipes on the course to the more hearty meals made in the interior l, high in the mountains. Tonight’s…

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November 9, 2022

Got any Salmon, sorted!

An early 90s reference in the title. A line taken from The Shamen to introduce my latest supper creation, pan seared salmon in a sweet Chinese glaze accompanied by garlic…

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September 19, 2022

Swedish Cannonballs

Whether ABBA, Ace of Base, SAAB or Nobel Prizes, think Sweden and you’ll be forgiven if your thinking is more IKEA. Add cooking to the maelstrom of memory then the…

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May 12, 2022

Burger That!

It seems a while ago since I last made a dish worthy of inclusion into the Pauper’s pantry, & purely by accident I come across one. You don’t have to…

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