Author: kristen

May 20, 2017

Yoghurt and Saffron Eggplant

Roasted Aubergine with Saffron Yoghurt (from Ottolenghi, with some small changes) (serves 4) 3 medium aubergines, sliced as thick as your finger olive oil for...

Baked Goods

May 9, 2017

Orlando’s Amazing Chocolate Fridge Cake

Orlando’s Amazing Chocolate Fridge Cake (makes about 30 brownie-shaped portions) 300g dark chocolate 125g butter, salted or not 200-250g mixed dried fruit (sultanas, raisins, cranberries,...

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May 7, 2017

memories for posterity

Well, it’s happened again. I’ve gone so long between blog posts that now it’s completely overwhelming and I’m exhausted by the idea of how much...

I am a dual American-English citizen living happily in London (only occasionally pining for New York). I am a cookery writer and member of the Guild of Food Writers, and I’ve just published my second cookbook, ‘second helpings: more tonight at 7.30‘. You can buy both books and other treats here. I am a church-bell-ringer, a volunteer paediatric social worker, and a devoted host to all the friends and family who flock to our tables in London and Connecticut. My husband and I have a grown daughter who’s an historian, and has reprised her role as photographer for my books. And… we’re building a house in Central London. Never a dull moment!

Author: kristen

Yoghurt and Saffron Eggplant

Orlando’s Amazing Chocolate Fridge Cake

memories for posterity

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