Tag Archives: asparagus

La Musa Bistrot

Posted on December 1, 2018 by Mad Dog

On Wednesday we had lunch at La Musa, a bistro on a tiny street at the back of Calella Església (the Church of Santa Maria and Sant Nicolau). We drank a few glasses of vi blanc ecològic (an organic white wine … Continue reading →

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Salade Niçoise

Posted on June 21, 2017 by Mad Dog

The Niçoise Salad is said to have been created in the late 19th Century and probably contained tomatoes, anchovies and olive oil. These days there’s much debate over the correct ingredients – Jacques Médecin, ex mayor of Nice and traditionalist, … Continue reading →

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Joanet (2016)

Posted on March 9, 2016 by Mad Dog

I woke up and found myself in Barcelona …again! After pinched myself several times to make sure I wasn’t dreaming, I received a call from Nookie, asking me to meet her for lunch at Joanet. I’ve covered Joanet a few … Continue reading →

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Asparagus – griddled

Posted on May 6, 2013 by Mad Dog

May 6th, 2013 I was delighted to find Asparagus at the farmers’ market yesterday. The season is short, April 23rd to June 21st for the UK and it’s late this year! Asparagus is at its very best when freshly picked, so … Continue reading →

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The Real Greek

Posted on September 14, 2012 by Mad Dog

September 14th, 2012 During the Paralympics, Niko and I had several hours to spare between events. Of course those two hours happened to be lunchtime, so we went in search of a restaurant in Westfield Shopping Centre (Stratford). Westfield itself … Continue reading →

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Asparagus with Hollandaise Sauce

Posted on May 19, 2012 by Mad Dog

May 18th, 2012 The Asparagus Season (April 23rd – June 21st in the UK) heralds spring, a whole range of new vegetables and an end to winter. Ideally, asparagus is best served very fresh – mine came from Perry Court … Continue reading →

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Neon Barbecue

Posted on May 15, 2012 by Mad Dog

May 12th, 2012 My friend Simon Tyszko asked me to cook for his birthday party, at his studio in Battersea (previously a school science lab). We considered wok cooking over a gas powered water feature, but the flame wasn’t hot enough … Continue reading →

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Joanet (revisited)

Posted on May 4, 2012 by Mad Dog

April 22nd, 2012 Weak and hungover after the Expo yesterday, I went out to meet my Betty Ford friends, for a very late lunch. We went to Joanet, an old favourite, that I’ve blogged before and definitely one of the best … Continue reading →

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Broad Beans and Chorizo

Posted on July 21, 2011 by Mad Dog

July 20th, 2011 Here’s a Spanish style dish that started out as broad beans and chorizo – while I was thinking about cooking it, I was inspired to add some extra ingredients which resulted in a better dish and more … Continue reading →

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Asparagus, Beetroot and Potato Salad

Posted on July 13, 2011 by Mad Dog

July 12th 2011 I had a delightful, al fresco, lunch with Rabina yesterday, in Brondesbury Park. She prepared Asparagus Polonaise – asparagus is prepared the normal way (boiled for 3 to 5 minutes) and then it’s added to a frying … Continue reading →

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