Broad Beans, Artichoke Hearts & Peas

It began with a gift. Linda and George, who have been staying with me for a few days, visiting from Spain, went off to a family wedding in Cambridge on Friday. They returned with a gift from George’s sister-in-law; she’d sent me some cabbages and broad beans from her allotment. They came in a huge […]

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Trofie with Broad Beans, Prosciutto & Fresh Mint

I bought some broad beans in the Lower Marsh Market on Saturday. Bio-dynamic broad beans, even! I wanted to cook them soon while still fresh as can be, so I pondered during the day on the best way to showcase them for supper tonight. Fresh broad beans at this time of the year are such […]

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Salmon with Beurre Rose & Dill Sauce and Broad Bean, Pea & Mint Salad

I’m getting excited about my holiday in France in a couple of weeks. I haven’t had a holiday in France for ages and how could anyone who loves food and wine not be excited by the thought of a week spent in the middle of Calvados country and wonderful Normandy cheeses like Pont L’Eveque and […]

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