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NewsletterAs foodies, we love nothing more than a good food movie! Drooling over the scenes and then become ridiculously hungry! Here are some awesome food movies that you should see… Ratatouille (2007) Yes, it’s a cartoon but it still makes us hungry. It may not change our minds about having rats in a kitchen but if […]
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French onion toast Heat some oil in a frying pan over a medium-low heat. Cook 1 small sliced onion for 15-20 minutes, stirring often, until very soft and caramelised. Spread over 2 slices of toast, then top each with a slice of Gruyère or Comté cheese. Grill until bubbly, then sprinkle over some snipped chives […]
You need a homemade chicken fillet roll in your life
The chicken Breaded chicken Serves 4 Preheat the oven to 180˚C/160˚C fan/gas mark 4. Place 4 chicken fillets on top of one large sheet of cling film and cover with a second sheet. Use a meat mallet or rolling pin to pound each fillet to an even thickness. Place 130g flour in a shallow bowl. […]
Prosecco cocktails
French 75 Makes 1 Put 2-3 ice cubes into a tall glass. Add 1 tsp grenadine, 1 tbsp lemon juice and 30ml gin. Top up with cold sparkling wine. Garnish with a slice of lemon and serve. Repeat as needed. Strawberry thyme fizz Makes 1 Place 250ml water, 10 strawberries and 3 sprigs of fresh […]
Lights, camera, FOOD!
We don’t know about you but, as foodies, we love nothing more than a good food movie, drooling over the scenes and then becoming ridiculously hungry! Here are some awesome food movies that you should see… Ratatouille (2007) We know it’s a cartoon but it still makes us hungry. It may not change our minds […]
Do you know your onions?
Shallots Shallots are very mild and sweet. They can be used in almost any recipe and are particularly popular in French cooking. They are a good choice for when you don’t want an overpowering onion flavour, and are also perfect for raw dishes since they are crisp but not pungent. Banana shallots The banana shallot […]
Three ways to be more kitchen efficient
1. Before you begin to cook, always read the recipe the whole way through, paying close attention and visualising each step. This minimises the risk of error. 2. Take a few minutes to prepare the kitchen before you begin. In French, this is known as mise-en-place, meaning “everything in its place.” Take ingredients and utensils […]
Three ways to be more kitchen efficient
1. Before you begin to cook, always read the recipe the whole way through, paying close attention and visualising each step. This minimises the risk of error. 2. Take a few minutes to prepare the kitchen before you begin. In French, this is known as mise-en-place, meaning “everything in its place.” Take ingredients and utensils […]
Under pressure
What is a pressure cooker? A pressure cooker works on the principle of steam pressure. A sealed pot with water inside builds up intense pressure as the water is converted to steam, helping food to cook faster. A Frenchman named Denis Papin invented the pressure cooker in the 1600s, but it took many years before advancements in […]
Under pressure
What is a pressure cooker? A pressure cooker works on the principle of steam pressure. A sealed pot with water inside builds up intense pressure as the water is converted to steam, helping food to cook faster. A Frenchman named Denis Papin invented the pressure cooker in the 1600s, but it took many years before advancements in […]