Category Archives: Food

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Food Diary: Cooking, baking and drinking

Three loves in one. Fresh great food, some quality drinks and photography. Don’t enjoy myself much more than when they all come together. Can’t believe I didn’t use to eat meat for 20+ years! Thai steamed salmon. Riga’s famous Black Balsam at its best with … Read More

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Food diary: Prawn and artichoke risotto

As Jamie says a good risotto should be like a hug! Contemplative cooking at its best enjoy the constant stirring!

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Food diary: Roquefort & bacon loaf

Kicking off the first “theme” for the new 2011 blogs is food. Its a subject that kept cropping up through out last year, more sub consciously than consciously but this attempt is definitely a conscious effort to explore the visual potential of food. None of … Read More

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Food diary: Teriyaki Tuna

Marinating tuna steaks just look so great and a rare treat (just incase Hugh is listening!). Could of done with better lighting and a bit more time.

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Food diary: Turkish meat balls

Definitely not vegetarian any more!

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Food diary: Chocolate mousse with amaretto

Never got change to shot the finished thing it was too good!

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Food diary: Artichokes

Not actually a meal but and ingredient. First time I’ve ever cooked with them. Amazing to look at but outrageously priced and final bit you eat is minuscule.

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Food diary: Slow cooked mackerel, Japanese style

3 hours of slow cooking makes this an intense dish – quite amazing, even the bones turn soft enough to eat so fiddling around.

No 347 of 365: Out of season

No347: Out of season

No 328 Lasagne Al Pesto Rossini

No328: Lasagne al pesto Rossini