Sherry
What? Yes Sherry. Or more correctly Xerez is often described as one of the Worlds best kept secrets. A much under used ingredient. Even laughed at. The UK is the largest export mar...
Rubs and Brines and marinades
A lot will determine what you are cooking, if you are following a low sodium diet and how long you have. Salt doesn’t enhance flavour of the food, it works by actually opening ou...
Picklebacks
You might be wondering about pickle juice cocktails, and thinking what on earth? Pickle juice is being touted everywhere as the new superfood, in fact anything fermented...
Cider
Cider is part of the culture of Britain. Not quite a pre-historic drink, although nearly, but certainly one that has stood the test of time.
Tips & Tricks: You have to have a bit of fat
It carries flavour and helps prevent the meat from drying out in the cooking process. No one wants to eat a lump of fat. I have seen people do it and wonder how. However a chicken ...
Tips & Tricks: Smoking, very briefly
Meat not drugs or fags or anything else you shouldn’t be. Smoking meat can totally transform a piece of meat and with a bit of practice you will become an expert and wow your fri...
Tips & Tricks: Keep it Moist
When cooking low and slow for example ribs, or a larger joint that is going to be cooking for 3+ hrs you may want to spray it with a mix of water and vinegar. A pump action garden ...
