Category Archives: Seasonal

Blog, Interrupted… A Taste of Summer in the Middle of Winter: Gooseberry crumble with clotted cream

Posted on February 20, 2015 by Georgina

It must have been a hundred years ago that I made this gooseberry crumble. At least. Or perhaps I’ve just lost track of time. I can’t believe that it’s been nearly nine months since I wrote a blog post. Nine … Continue reading →

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Happy New Year: Mulled Pear and Vanilla Syrup Bellini

Posted on December 31, 2013 by Georgina

  Mulled wine is just one of the many traditions that I look forward to over the festive season. And although it is an apparently simple concoction made from red wine, gently heated along with mulling spices and a small … Continue reading →

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Chilli Hot Chocolate: Adding a little whimsy to your life

Posted on December 7, 2013 by Georgina

  Sheldon:   For the record, I only drink hot chocolate       in months with an R in them. Howard:   Why? Sheldon:   What’s life without whimsy?  From: The Big Bang Theory; Series 3, Episode 23 – The … Continue reading →

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Make Mine a… Blackberry Bellini

Posted on September 27, 2013 by Georgina

The Bellini is a classic cocktail first served in Venice in the 1930s. It combines peach purée and sparkling wine, and is generally served as an apéritif, although it’s also popular as an accompaniment to a leisurely breakfast or brunch. … Continue reading →

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Blackberry Picking: And Blackberry and Apple Crumble

Posted on September 21, 2013 by Georgina

Blackberry-Picking Late August, given heavy rain and sun For a full week, the blackberries would ripen. At first, just one, a glossy purple clot Among others, red, green, hard as a knot. You ate that first one and its flesh … Continue reading →

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Marrow Stuffed with Chorizo and Couscous

Posted on September 13, 2013 by Georgina

This is the second part of my short series of seasonal posts about marrow. (The first can be found here). I’ve mentioned previously that marrow isn’t my favourite vegetable, and as well as having to overcome the difficulties associated with … Continue reading →

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Marrow, Chilli and Ginger Soup

Posted on August 30, 2013 by Georgina

It’s that time of year again, when run-away courgettes (zucchini), leave gardeners with what most people would consider to be way too many marrows. Indeed, for most people, just one of these ungainly and graceless vegetables would be considered too … Continue reading →

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Tomato and Basil Salad

Posted on July 31, 2013 by Georgina

I’ve recently spent a couple of weeks back in Los Angeles, where it was an absolute delight to visit the (Downtown) Santa Monica Farmer’s Market once again (held each week on Wednesday and Saturday). As you might expect at this time … Continue reading →

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Pasta with Ricotta, Broad Beans and Mint

Posted on July 25, 2013 by Georgina

Broad beans (also known as fava beans) are in season from April to September, and are excellent in everything from salads to stews. This recipe includes the broad bean in a lovely, summery pasta dish that takes advantage of several … Continue reading →

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A Taste of Summer: Pea and Mint Soup

Posted on June 30, 2013 by Georgina

For me, there are many things that evoke a sense of summer, and whilst they’re not all connected with food, many of them are. This includes picnics and barbecues, strawberries and cream, birthday cake, summer pudding, fish and chips, and … Continue reading →

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