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Pea Risotto and the art of patience

Posted on July 26, 2015 by Kate

Fresh Peas are one of the great treats of the Summer. When I was a kid, they never made it as far as risotto, my Mum, my sister and I would sit on the patio swing slitting the pods open … Continue reading →

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Spring Pea Pasta for Fashion Batman

Posted on April 29, 2013 by Kate

I’m just going to tell it to you straight. I love my cape. I love to sweep around the city like fashion batman. I like to wear it as often as possible.

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This Dinner Will Get You Laid – Fettuccine Alfredo with peas and pancetta and an important question; what’s in a name?

Posted on March 2, 2012 by Kate

Not entirely out of the blue, I was able to plug my fascinating fact of the week into conversation: “Did you know,” I told the assembled company, “that Pepsi Cola was originally called Brad’s Drink?”

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The Monday Treat – Risotto with Fresh Peas

Posted on June 13, 2011 by Kate

  I had high hopes for the peas. They started out so strong. Thrusting their way out of the seedling planter on the window sill, then, newly transferred onto the balcony, twining seductively around their stakes (ok, chopsticks) and eventually … Continue reading →

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This Dinner will Get You Laid – Salmon with pea mint puree and new potatoes

Posted on April 29, 2011 by Kate

It’s been a week full of wedding anticipation – and the dinner that I have in mind is in keeping with the mood. Elegant food, old fashioned flavors, perfect with champagne and a silver candelabra.

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This Dinner Will Get You Laid – Roast Lamb with all the trimmings for Easter

Posted on April 22, 2011 by Kate

  A few weeks ago Jon and I went to Hungry In Brooklyn’s supper club, where we enjoyed lovely food, congenial company and a generally all round good time. And there was a dog called James. And there was lamb. … Continue reading →

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