Monthly Archives: August 2011

Welsh produce in the Brecon Beacons

As most regular readers of my blog will know I am a fiercely vocal advocate for the buying of local seasonal produce. This was no exception during my Green Man crew catering stint. I admit I had a lot of … Continue reading

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Filed under British food, Butchers, festival catering, home cooking, local produce, Organic meat, Sources and suppliers, welsh cheese

Hello i’m back!!…and here’s what’s in store for September and October

Phew!! Its been a whirlwind month at the Green Man festival and it feels somewhat strange being back in my own house and not having to get up at six every morning to cook breakfast lunch and dinner for 50 … Continue reading

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Filed under baking, British food, cookery courses, home cooking, living room restaurant, local produce, produce markets, secret supper, Uncategorized, underground restaurant

Giant suppers and inspired food….crew cooking at the Green Man

Apologies for my relative quietness lately but I’ve been tucked away for the past week and a half in the beautiful surroundings of Glanusk Estate in the Brecon Beacons, cooking four meals a day for the hungry crew members that … Continue reading

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For the love of meat balls

My recent lunch in Polpo reminded me of how much I love Italian meatballs, or Polpette as they are there. Meatballs are standard fare around the world. In Germany they are fried and called frikadeller or klopse and in Denmark … Continue reading

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Filed under family budget cooking, home cooking, Italian food, Organic meat, Uncategorized