Tag Archives: mayonnaise

Patates amb Allioli

Posted on August 15, 2014 by Mad Dog

August 14th, 2014 A small hake fillet and a couple of haddock fillets landed in my lap (very cheaply) today. Hake always makes me think of allioli – both are very popular in Barcelona and seem to go hand in hand. Allioli … Continue reading →

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Duck and Egg Mayonnaise

Posted on August 17, 2012 by Mad Dog

August 17th, 2012 I made mayonaise for a lunchtime egg salad sandwich today (see here for my home made mayonnaise recipe) and had some inspiration from something that I’d seen on television recently. BBC2 have been showing Exploring China: A Culinary … Continue reading →

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Cumberland Barbecue

Posted on July 24, 2012 by Mad Dog

July 24th, 2012 Finally the monsoons abated and the sun came out. Forgive the dramatics, but it’s half way through summer and it’s rained nearly every day! Having been shopping for summer food, I set light to some lump wood … 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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The Garden Gate

Posted on July 8, 2011 by Mad Dog

7th July 2011 I had lunch yesterday with Olivia, at the Garden Gate on the south east corner of Hampstead Heath. I’ve been going past this pub for 30 years or so and barely even noticed it existed. We ordered … Continue reading →

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Brawn

Posted on May 19, 2011 by Mad Dog

May 19th 2011 Last week I ate at Brawn, with Oli and Catie – the name of the restaurant suggested that it could be my kind of place and I certainly wasn’t disappointed. The interior is clean and white, with … Continue reading →

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Spurstowe Chips

Posted on January 17, 2011 by Mad Dog

January 15th, 2011 On Saturday afternoon, I went for a drink with two friends called Katie, at the Spurstowe Arms. We ordered a bottle of Temperanillo, which turned out to be rather good and only cost £15 (that’s a good … Continue reading →

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Allioli

Posted on August 11, 2010 by Mad Dog

August 11th, 2010 Allioli (Catalan spelling) is a garlic and olive oil emulsion, a bit like mayonnaise. The sauce itself comes from Cataluña, the Occitan Valleys of Italy, Provence, Pays d’Oc and Malta – it may have been around since … Continue reading →

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