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Could the Nordic Diet stop obesity?

January 16, 2010

There should be little doubt that Britain has a problem with its’ weight. Current estimates rate the level of obesity at around a quarter of the population. That’s a lot of big people. The traditional British diet, heavy in saturated fats and carbohydrates, added to an ever more sedentary lifestyle would seem to be the [...]

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Possibly the best fish and chips in the North?…The Old Keswickian, Keswick, Cumbria

May 5, 2009

Some fish and chip shops are really very bad indeed. Some are just mediocre, and fail because of their mediocrity. Some are quite sensational. Others are part of a tradition or a routine, and are important because of that. The Old Keswickian fits into both of the last two categories. A visit to The Old [...]

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Bingley Fine Food Festival

April 16, 2009

Normally, the night before my brother does a cookery demonstration, I get a phone call. ‘Have you decided what to cook yet?’ ‘No, I’ll think of something tomorrow.’ ‘But you’re on tomorrow afternoon. Don’t you think you should get something together?’ ‘It’ll be fine. I’ll get something out of the fridge at work and come [...]

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Cajun spice rub, in case of emergencies.

March 26, 2009

This couldn’t be easier. Measure out a tablespoon of paprika, a tablespoon of black peppercorns, a teaspoon of cumin seeds, a tablespoon of salt and about half a teaspoon of cayenne pepper and grind together in a food processor or blender. Add more cayenne if you’re brave. The powder is fiery and full of flavour, [...]

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Mackerel

February 7, 2009

The mackerel is much under-rated, frequently shunned by the chef and shopper in favour of more familiar white fish such as cod or haddock. This is a shame, because mackerel has a lot to offer. Mackerel is a beautiful fish, all dark blues and greys, it’s skin shiny and sparkling, and it’s easy to prepare [...]

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Harry Ramsden’s

August 27, 2008

We went to Harry Ramsden’s in Guiseley, Leeds this weekend. Fish and chips on a Sunday lunchtime has turned into an occasional habit, which is fine with me. At around midday on a Sunday, somebody will tentatively ask what we’re going to have for lunch, knowing that the others have already decided exactly what they [...]

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North Indian curry

August 21, 2008

An unusual curry tonight. Simple, but very good. The recipe is from Amjun Anand’s Indian Food Made Easy. I bought this to make up the numbers on a book order to get free delivery, which isn’t really the most auspicious start. So, with low expectations and a lack of inspiration on a wet Wednesday evening [...]

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