Snacks

Spud Sunday: Cut And Dried

Introducing oven-dried potato crisps – salt, vinegar, crunch and a distinct lack of fat


If You Can’t Beat ‘Em, Eat ‘Em

Dandelions, they’re extremely edible, y’know – fried dandelion flowers being just one of the many possibilities.


Cheap As Chickpeas

If I had very little money to spend on food, I would buy dried chickpeas and live on things like these baked chickpea burgers


Bah, Humbug

Who needs a dodgy stomach at Christmas? Not I! Some plain (but festive) crackers were needed to help on the road to recovery…


Spud Sunday: Potato Dipping

The unexpected discovery of some romanesco cauliflower in the garden lead to the also very pleasant discovery of this recipe for Skordalia, a Greek potato and almond dip with a healthy garlic kick…


Spud Sunday: Love At First Giveaway

Mr. Tayto is my new best friend and, better than that, he has given me crisps and a copy of his autobiography to give away…


The Baking Powder Plot

My brother Tom is quite the baker and his scones are the stuff of legend, even if some of the local ladies find that hard to believe! The recipe for his excellent scones is here – try it for yourself and see…


Spud Sunday: Mr. Tayto Tells All

Mr. Tayto releases his autobiography and I have a looksee at The Man Inside The Jacket…