Today’s culinary voyage was inspired by Sarah fancying some chicken from the famous fried chicken shop with the red and white sign. I decided that with a little research, my spice shelf, a kilo of chicken drumsticks and a deep fryer (I know, I know) I could probably produce something similar. Many people claim to… Continue reading Southern Fried Chicken
This one isn’t so much a recipe as a tip. I’m quite a fan of mushrooms on toast for breakfast and believe that Jim, my dearly beloved, cooks the best mushrooms. We tend to buy chestnut mushrooms as we prefer the richer, nuttier flavour but the same method works for other mushrooms too! Jim’s trick… Continue reading Mushrooms on Toast
Since I first made a batch of this on my narrowboat perhaps 7-8 years back, it has become a firm favourite in our family. Every year when the peppers are in season around September-October (read: on offer) I make a double batch to distribute to my family as Christmas gifts. It goes really well with cheese / cold meat and… Continue reading Sweet Chilli Jam
Messing About In The Kitchen 