The Humble Vegetable Project
TagWild Asparagus
I am a huge fan of asparagus. In May, I could eat fresh asparagus (both green and white), new potatoes and butter on most days and be very happy (OK, maybe I would need some bacon, too). You know what’s even better than the good old asparagus, though? Wild a..
The Humble Vegetable Project: Spicy Beetroot Yogurt
I love elaborate dishes – as you may have guessed from this post, for example – but elaborate dishes are a bit like statement gowns: you love them, you admire them, you may even wear them quite often, but for most of us, they aren’t an option for everyday. M..
(French) Onion Soup with Apple Cider
I have wanted to make this soup since mid-August, but have resisted, as the weather hasn’t been right. Is this normal behaviour? Possibly not, but I feel very strongly that onion soup is an early autumn dish, especially when it involves some apple booze. It ..
Slow Roasted Fennel with Butter, Brown Sugar and Orange
It’s been a while since I did a food post: not because I don’t cook, but because of the issue with the pictures. I’ve complained about it before – I don’t make things especially for the blog, so it’ll either be too dark to take photos once I’m done or there ..
The Taste of Autumn: Parsnip and Hazelnut Puree
I have been a bad blogger – no post yesterday and I even cannot blame it on the Greek crisis. But let me tell you, organizing a dinner party for 12 people can mess up your schedule even worse than the lack of fiscal discipline in Greece. Fortunately, it also..