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Sentimental journeys, grief and coming home.
It is exactly a year since my father died. I’ve been thinking of him a lot and sometimes that’s fine, and sometimes it’s not.
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I’m coming round to brunch, you know
This weekend we have visitors and – because I’m always keen to fit in an extra eating opportunity – I’m making kedgeree for brunch. Yes, brunch, the…
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Spring races in
This week, how I learned to stop worrying and – literally – smell the roses. A spring-y market haul and a recipe for cream of spinach gratin.
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Recipes from home
This week, a recipe for the cheese and onion tart of my childhood, the quiche Lorraine of South Durham, the pitman’s madeleine.
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March 2024

Once upon a chocolate
Today, I share the truth about press trips and a recipe for a beautiful chocolate cake that would be a marvellous addition to your Easter table. Or any…
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It’s a dog’s life on the port
Today, I write about the French love of dogs and share a menu for a light summer lunch with a recipe for squid, sorrel and potato soup.
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Everything changes everything remains
I have no market haul this week because I’m in London for a few days, visiting my old life. But I do offer you an easy recipe for a Turkish-ish…
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Fighting banalisation, one paint chart at a time
This week, the challenges of renovating an old house, plus a recipe for merguez sausages and Puy lentils that would delight any builder.
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Give us this day our double bread
Today, I share my guilty bread secrets, some essential baguetiquette rules, and one of the best roast chicken recipes known to humankind.
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February 2024

On the road again
Packing, including lunch. We’re going to Lisbon this weekend, and along with my clothes, I’m planning our essential car picnic.
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Tray chic
Today, being strict in the face of temptation and the joy of Sunday night dinner on a tray.
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Let not a book lie idle
Today, I celebrate a welcome new arrival on the port and share a recipe for a very easy, very French chocolate cake.
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