Monthly Archives: March 2013

One Heartbreaking Failure (maybe 6) and a Cracking Caramel Recipe (Candied Bacon Salted Caramel to be precise)

Posted on March 31, 2013 by

What exactly is that? A slightly odd looking chocolate egg in the foreground with just a touch of bling (to cover its issues), some really odd looking hens eggs covered in chocolate behind, and a jar of goo? That, dear … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Bourbon Bacon Chocolate Truffles

Posted on March 29, 2013 by

I have been withholding most of my bacon recipes from you, and for a very good reason which will be revealed in a bit. I am sharing one today though, it was published on Stylist recently for Bacon Connoisseurs Week, … Continue reading →

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Flavour Bombs: Garlic Confit [Recipe]

Posted on March 27, 2013 by

So, here goes a new mini series, with recipes or tips on how to add some ooomph to your food with flavour bombs. I always have lots on hand, basically umami rich jars of goodness that will give a tired … Continue reading →

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A Postcard from Berlin & Amsterdam

Posted on March 25, 2013 by

I have been back in London for a few days now, but have been silent here, as it was Bacon Connoisseurs Week. I was teaching two of my bacon masterclasses, which are great fun to teach but they zap all … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Tagliatelle with Squash, Spinach, Goat’s Cheese & Pul Biber

Posted on March 17, 2013 by

It is St Patrick’s Day and I know I should be blogging something *Irish* but here you go, there is some green in here at least. I really should be showing you a proper Irish stew, bacon and cabbage or … Continue reading →

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