Jerk Chicken with Rocket and Pomegranate Salad

Since moving to Brixton, jerk chicken has become a staple of my weekly (sometimes twice weekly diet) with some of the best jerk recipes I’ve tried within walking distance of my front door. My favourites flit between ‘True Flavours’ on Acre Lane where the chicken is dry marinaded and roasted, and ‘Wings and Tings’ in…

Hunter Ramen

I managed to pick up a duck and decided it was best to turn it in to ramen. It may sound a touch unorthodox with your typical ramen constituting of chicken or pork. However it turns out that in mid-19th century Japan game was a fairly common in Japanese cooking.  I’m told that a ramen…

Kimchi Fried Rice with Grilled Chicken

If like me you perpetually make way too much rice, or can never quite finish the weekend take away, fear not! Here is a super simple and crazy tasty way to jazz up any left over rice with kimchi, chicken and a quick cucumber and carrot salad. If you are not quite on board with…

A Kind of Porchetta – Bahn Mi

Porchetta is hands down my favourite type of ‘deli meat.’ Everything from the stuffing to the beautifully crisp textural contrast of the skin. So with some left over pork belly I thought why not? So you can probably tell from the name porchetta is Italian in heritage, hence I’m calling this a ‘kind of porchetta,’…

Vietnameasy – Caramel Pork Belly

On reflection of my times travelling the memories that leave me the warmest are those  of Vietnam. I was lucky enough to ride the length of the country on my 50+ year old Honda motorbike Cecilia (kindly donated to me for free by someone I met in a hostel in Hanoi, for which I am…

Crepes au Citron

Undoubtedly the favourite of my girlfriend. It is a total classic and for me has a sort of nostalgic quality from youth although my mum used to serve them with golden syrup. Crepes were also a favourite of the chefs at culinary school, however not for the flavour. Instead for the sheer amusement, to see…

Hotcakes, Buttermilk Fried Chicken & Bourbon Maple Syrup.

Probably the most highly anticipated day of the year in my house hold is once again upon us (my girlfriend apparently has an unrivalled love for pancakes). By some twist of fate we missed it last year and so my task is set, to make amends. A medley of batter, syrup, and my attempt to…

BOCCA – Gastronomic Heaven for the Italian Purest

It’s mid-week and Bocca is abundant with satisfied diners soaking in the infectious atmosphere and enthusiasm emanating from behind the counter. Opened in 2008 and  the brain child of chef Jacob Kenedy, Bocca’s  menu features a unique take on Italian cuisine focussed on authentic dishes from the countries many regions. The menu is one of…

A Sumptuous & Seasonal Game Terrine with Fig & Apple Ketchup

A visit yesterday to the iconic St. John restaurant, Clerkenwell of the legendary Fergus Henderson. once described as Anthony Bourdain’s spiritual Buddha and the pioneer of nose to tail eating that challenged the culinary doctrine of the time. This was the restaurant behind such fabled classic as roast bone marrow on toast with parsley salad and…

Potato Rosti with Bacon Jam

If like me there is always a bag of potatoes laying around from that time you needed 2 but bought a bag of 8, this is an epically tasty and super simple recipe to use them up. Rosti’s are pretty versatile and are a perfect brunch option with smoked salmon and horseradish, or with eggs….