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Category Archives: Salads
These little piggies went to market
Hello. Hello. And apologies for abandoning you and your rumbling bellies for quite this long. If it’s any consolation, we haven’t been sitting around watching Loose Women and twiddling our thumbs. Since last we wrote, Rosie got hitched, the next … Continue reading
Posted in Markets, Rare ideas, Salad travels, Salads
Tagged Beetroot, Brixton market, Cheese, Farmer's Market, Hummus, Lentils, Onions, Peas, Potatoes, Salad, Slaw
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The great outdoors
What a beautiful Easter weekend we had here at Salad Club. From beach hut breakfasts in Calshot to picnics in Brockwell park, we managed to spend almost every mealtime outside, only venturing indoors for loo breaks and sleeps. There’s quite … Continue reading
Posted in A bit on the side, Picnics, Salads, Vegetarian
Tagged Al fresco eating, Carrots, Cumin, Eating outside, Halloumi, Honey, Picnics, Pistachio, Salad
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Cha cha changes
There’s no doubt about it, spring has finally arrived. The windows are open and the mood in our kitchens is more optimistic and light than just a few weeks ago when we found ourselves stranded on a culinary desert island … Continue reading
Posted in Meat, Salads
Tagged Almonds, Chicken, Iceberg Lettuce, Red chilli, Toasted Sesame
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Best beef stew
I wanted to draft this before going on holiday so that you’d have something ideal for these increasingly bitter nights while I’m away. It’s confusing to be packing summer clothes and sunscreen at the same time as writing up a … Continue reading
Posted in Bowl food, Hearty fare, Nowt about the fridge, Salads
Tagged Beef, Casserole, Garlic, Lemon zest, Red Wine, Roots, Rosemary, Sage, Stew
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The humble Umbelliferae
My Grandfather-in-law, a groundbreaking botanist in his day, taught me about the wonderful world of Umbelliferae over lunch in the summer. The Umbelliferae are a family of aromatic plants with umbels of flowers radiating from the stem resembling a green … Continue reading
Posted in A bit on the side, Bowl food, Salads
Tagged Carrots, Celery, Fennel, Umbelliferae
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Out of apron, into corset
Bit of a hectic one, last week. Now that it’s out, we can start by saying how thrilled and energised we are by our win for Best Blog from Observer Food Monthly, and a huge thank you to you, our readers. … Continue reading
Posted in A bit on the side, Hearty fare, Press, Salad travels, Salads
Tagged Award, Food sourcing, Observer Food Monthly
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Salad Club @ Cornercopia
Last Thursday, Rosie and I took on a day’s residency at Brixton Market’s Cornercopia. For those of you who haven’t been introduced, Cornercopia was set up by locals, Anne and Ian, to encourage the growth and eating of local and … Continue reading
Posted in A bit on the side, Bowl food, Fresh from the patch, Hearty fare, Markets, Puddings, Salad travels, Salads, Secret suppers, Soups
Tagged Brixton Pound, Cornercopia, Lunch, Supper
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Summer/Autumn Collection
Crikey O Riley, there’s a nip in the air! The sun, who every now and then peers round our corner of the globe, seems to have brought with him the dawn of a new season. It’s a little like he … Continue reading
Posted in Fish, Markets, Puddings, Salads, Secret suppers
Tagged Anchovies, Basil, Capers, chilli, Cucumber, Green beans, Lemon, Milk ice cream, Mint, Olives, Passion fruit, Peas, Pecorino, Polenta cake, Rosie Lovell, Secret suppers, Tomatoes
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