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Cherry, Bourbon and Honeycomb Ice Cream 27 Aug 2013 | 03:11 pm
Lost my ice cream scoop…you can probably tell… Oddly, this was the first time I’d ever made honeycomb. That’s some crazy right there. In case you’ve never made it, what happens is that you melt butte...
Ultimate Lobster Sandwich 23 Aug 2013 | 04:38 pm
Ho. Lee. Shiiiiiit. I’m patting myself on the back as I write this. It’s hard typing with one hand actually. Modest, huh? The truth is, this sandwich ended up being so brilliant because it was a joint...
Pickled Nectarine Salsa 20 Aug 2013 | 01:46 pm
I really, really didn’t want to call this a salsa because…well I don’t really know. There’s just something a bit tossy about it. Anyway relish wouldn’t work and neither would salad so here we are w...
Peckham Jerk Marinade, Now Available to Buy Online! 5 Aug 2013 | 02:41 am
I have finally done it. After 2 weeks of arsing about with plugins and payment methods and sweating with anxiety after I mucked up the blog for the tenth ruddy time, I have made a page where you can b...
Poussin with Pomegranate Molasses, Turkish Chilli & Rose 30 Jul 2013 | 05:33 pm
I do love the word ‘spatchcock’. Oh come on. Aside from the juvenile pleasure, the giggles and unnecessary emphasis, it’s just such a satisfying word to say. Go on, say it. Say it out loud like you me...
‘Dirty’ BBQ Veg with Queso Fresco 26 Jul 2013 | 12:37 pm
‘Dirty veg’. This isn’t some new dude food trend, but a pretty shit hot way of cooking vegetables on a BBQ. Cooking something ‘dirty’ basically means cooking it directly on the coals. I found this ...
Tacos: BBQ Onglet with Scotch Bonnet, Grapefruit & Mango 23 Jul 2013 | 05:50 pm
Onglet, or skirt steak, is a great cut of beef to cook on the BBQ; it has so much flavour and just needs a really quick grilling over high heat. Over cook it and you’ll find dinner now has the texture...
KERB does Peckham: Friday 19th July 16 Jul 2013 | 03:35 pm
It’s all kicking off in Peckham, huh? Now food market giantz KERB are bringing their best to Peckham’s incredible Bussey Building. Man, have I had some nights in there. This is going to be a little le...
Watermelon Salad with Labneh 12 Jul 2013 | 03:48 pm
Don’t mention the heat don’t mention the heat don’t mention the heat arghhhhh it’s just been so freakin HOT. All the time I’m walking around in a fug of lethargy and sweat thinking, ‘be grateful it’s ...
Jerk Party at Peckham Bazaar This Saturday/Sunday! 11 Jul 2013 | 06:49 pm
For one week only Peckham Bazaar will be having a JERK PARTY! Chicken and fish will be marinated and grilled in my Peckham Jerk Marinade and served with some truly awesome sides. There’s also a puddin...
