Borscht ‘n’ no Tears Let me explain. There is a restaurant in London called “Borshcht ‘n’ Tears” where a very good friend of mine used to work when we were at Uni. So for me, borscht is always Borshcht ‘n’ Tears. This version, however, is vegetarian and with only…
Smokin’ Mushroom Stroganoff: Magic Mushrooms The original version – beef Stroganoff – comprised of just strips of beef with no onions and no mushrooms: didn’t quite fit with my eating manifesto… It’s hard to ignore the mounting evidence relating to animal protein – red and processed meats in particular: excess…
Grilled Feta, Blackberry & Caviar Lentil Salad: Purple Reign I love salads, so it will hardly surprise you to learn that I eat them all year round. In the warmer months, I veer towards the fresher, crisper elements in salads; while during the months when a higher tog rating is…
Piperade, mozzarella and pesto: Ikurriña on a plate Piperade is a Basque stew of red peppers, tomatoes, and onions. It is traditionally served with eggs – a dish akin to shakshouka, or fish, or ham. I first sampled this dish in one of my favourite eateries in London – ‘The…