As Jamie says a good risotto should be like a hug! Contemplative cooking at its best enjoy the constant stirring!
Category Archives: Food
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 →
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.
Food diary: Chocolate mousse with amaretto
Never got change to shot the finished thing it was too good!
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.
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.




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 →