Monthly Archives: December 2011

Mulligatawny Soup

Posted on December 27, 2011 by Ben

So that’s it. Christmas is over. The wrapping paper is in the recycling and the piles of kids toys consigned to the bedrooms. The good news is it’s Boxing day and the secret chef’s finest day of experimentation. This is … Continue reading →

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Sautéed Mustard Leeks

Posted on December 25, 2011 by Simon

This is such a simple little side dish that I must admit I thought twice about posting it, but the humble leek is such an underrated, misunderstood vegetable that I couldn’t resist. We English in particular seem to like to … Continue reading →

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Eggnog Recipes: A Brief History of the Popular Christmas Drink from our friends at TIME.com

Posted on December 22, 2011 by Ben

Not sure about you but I simply don’t get eggnog…I mean how did humans first think chugging a spiced and spiked egg-yolk-and-milk mixture was a good idea? Time magazine online takes an amusing and historical look at the origins of … Continue reading →

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Festive Fudge

Posted on December 17, 2011 by Ben

I heard a nasty rumour yesterday that Christmas is just around the corner. I’ve managed to keep it from my two children before you get too worried, but those pesky people at work insist on getting excited and swapping gifts. … Continue reading →

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Baked Portobello Mushrooms Stuffed with Bleu d’Auvergne and Parmesan

Posted on December 12, 2011 by Simon

My local supermarket recently started stocking ready-made, stuffed portobello mushrooms. They look delicious, and I was tempted to buy some, but the high price got me thinking that I could probably knock up something just as good myself, at a … Continue reading →

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