Author: kristen

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...

Main Courses / news / Pork

March 11, 2017

Mildly Insane Korean Feast

I just love the flavors of Korean food. I’ve never been to Korea; in fact I don’t think I’ve ever been to a “Little Korea”...

news

March 8, 2017

springtime energy

How is it possible that another month has sped by? Spring has sprung here in London, reminding me that I’m the only person I know...

I am a happy dual citizen of the United Kingdom and the United States, a former art historian and gallerist, the wife of the wonderful John Curran, and the mother of Avery Curran, historian and novelist here in London. I’m a member of the Guild of Food Writers and a judge for the Great Taste Awards and the Quality Food Awards. I am also the author of five cookbooks, two for food surplus charities and now three in my personal series, “tonight at 7.30: one family’s life at the table,” “second helpings: more tonight at 7.30,” and now, excitingly, the latest instalment, “third course: always tonight at 7.30.” These books reflect my belief in the importance of good food, shared generously, and the stories that help us remember the friends and family around our table.

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