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Latest Recipes
straight from my kitchen
Sweet Potato Tian
Autumnal Panzanella
Arayes
The Essential Chocolate Birthday Cake
Figs, Roasted Beets & Plums, an Autumn Salad
Festive Lamb Shoulder with Honey and Pomegranate Molasses
Chicken Salad (and my love of leftovers)
Melon & Cucumber Salad
Upcoming Events and Classes
my latest events & collaborations
Journal
thoughts, stories & tips
A Few Suggestions for your Festive Feasts
I cannot believe it’s already that time, but next Thursday is fast approaching and I’m here to help you get Thanksgiving & holiday ready.
Pull Up a Chair
As I write this we are waiting for election results in the US. I have resumed my tried and tested waiting ritual of nervous pacing and snacking on anything that’s not nailed down.
Current Crowd Pleasers
I am writing to you today in between churning olive oil ice cream and waiting for my bread to bake for a very special launch dinner tonight. The colourful menu is sparking so much joy and I’ll share the pictures next time. But as I’m against the clock this morning I will keep things short…
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The Essential Birthday Cake Recipe (finally)
Today, I’m sharing a very special recipe for you in honour of a very special birthday. I have also gone back to bread baking on the daily in honour of Jim Lahey and his upcoming visit (more on that below) and I have to say I didn’t realise how much I missed the process and…
Things I Love Right Now
It’s been a hot second since I updated this section of the site, but I have some exciting things here for you to welcome Summer
I am very excited to offer my readers a 10% discount on the entire Pump Street Chocolate Baking Range (you know, all those calettes you see on these pages). Either follow the link or simply add BUIDLING10 at checkout. The code is valid for 3 months from now so make sure you stock up while you can.
I’m still dreaming of the Cherry Salad I ate last week at HaBasta in Tel Aviv. I am busy trying to recreate it and will be sharing a recipe soon, but in the meantime, I finally invested in a cherry stoner for the season and added it to my Amazon Affiliates list. You might need one too….
I never miss a trip to Big Night when I am in NYC. They have the best curated collection of kitchen and dining essentials and have just released a cookbook filled with entertaining gems, now comfortably housed on my kitchen shelves.