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Category Archives: Richard Olney
“Peppa’s, Yer Peppa’s, Pahnd-a-Bohl!”
In these bankster-induced tough, purse stretched times, that street markets are selling fresh fruit and vegetables at £1 a bowl is not just welcome, it’s a gift for the canny shopper. Listen out for the barrow boys’ throaty calls of “Pahnd-a-Bohl!”. The … Continue reading
Posted in Aubergine, Blue Collar Gastronomy, Eggplant, Kitchen Tips, melanzane, Real Italy, Richard Olney, Simple Food, Southern Italy, supermarkets, Techniques
Tagged 'Queer Gear', Ada Boni, Anti-Pasti, Bell Peppers, Best Bargain Food, Contorno, El Pais, Elizabeth David, EVOO, Exotics, Grilled Peppers, Hydroponics, Lewisham Market, London Street Markets, Marcella Hazan, Old Borough Market, Old Covent Garden, Old Retainers, Old Spitalfields Market, Peperonata, Red Peppers, Roasted Peppers, Valencia
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Autumn’s in the Woods
Do I have a favourite season? Immediately I’d say Autumn because long hot sunshine days rather pull me down. But this is rubbish. All the seasons have their special moments and merits. Autumn just happens to over brim with Richness, … Continue reading
Posted in Alcohol, Alliums, Black Peppercorns, Blue Collar Gastronomy, Dry Martini, Food travel, Foraging, Game, Good Potatoes, Graisse d'oie and Confit de Canard, Real Italy, Richard Olney, Stocks and Stock Making, The Good Cook Series, Wild Funghi, Wine Boxes
Tagged Autumn, Autumn Cooking, Cepes, Family Feasting, Family Sunday, Foraging, Fresh Chestnuts, Game Birds, Juniper, Les Navets, Master Stock, Porcini, Red Cabbage, Roe Deer, Sauce Making, Stocks, Venison, Wild Funghi
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‘Faites Simple’ said Escoffier. Olney Agreed
Written a reminder of the genius that was Richard Olney – the inspiration behind The Good Cook series and a man before his time compared to what we have today out there. Continue reading