One thing that also increased over August, apart from customers and the layers of hand sanitizer on my hands, was the amount of catcalling myself and fellow waitresses faced.
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Turns out that much of what we depend on to live today would not be possible if it were not for yeast. I kid you not. Without it, there would be no bread, no biofuels, no insulin and perhaps more shockingly, no beer or wine. In fact, no alcohol at all. So, what would a world without yeast be like? In a word, sober. Probably sadder, too.
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This month my recipe for you was inspired by the allotment, and what we have grown and available at the moment! I was given some rhubarb and didn't really fancy making a crumble so I came up with something a little more exciting to share with you all! Rhubarb is still available in most shops and farm shops, my top tip is to buy stalks with as much red on them as possible.
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The problem with wine in the UK is that for many, wine (beyond the supermarket aisle) is still seen to be the preserve of stuffy, pretentious show-offs who wrap it up in pontification, ‘bourgeois bollocks’ and expert opinion.
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I know I know, how many times have you heard ‘THIS is the easiest vegan cake’ and then are told to buy 25+ ingredients, half of which you’ve never even heard of?? Well this time, when I say it’s the easiest vegan cake, I really mean it.
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What do you do with wrinkly peaches? You know that thing when you look in the fruit bowl - if you are indeed grown up enough to have a fruit bowl - and there is a motley collection of baggy peaches, the odd plum donated from a neighbour’s tree, and a bright and perky orange, totally out of season - but what the heck, so are the lemons if it comes to that.
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These days more and more people are opting to incorporate plant-based meals into their diet. Whether you're taking the full plunge, or just testing the waters with a Meatless Monday here and there, chances are you've had a few vegan meals in your life.
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Coffee is a big part of our lives and a delicious alternative to us hating each other every morning. As well as percolating its way into our hearts, coffee has ground its way into the heart of our homes, too. How many drinks can you think of that have an item of furniture named after them? The coffee table was first mentioned in 1938 but has been a must-have item of furniture since the 1950s.
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As for many Sicilians, summer means sun, sea, holiday, and lots of granitas. It also brings a colourful variety of vegetables to the table. Among them, tomatoes, peppers and aubergines all come together to make one of the most iconic, and yet traditional, dishes of this period of the year.
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This month I have chosen to share with you a great British classic: The Cherry Bakewell - filled with delicious almond frangipane and topped with a glacé cherry. My advice? It is best enjoyed with a cuppa in the sunshine.
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Expressing one's dissent towards what doesn't work within the society is a fundamental right of every citizen. Hence, when the masses take to the streets demanding justice and equality over racism and police brutality, pressure on politics increases and governments perceive it as a threat to the status quo.
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It’s June, and we’re finally in the swing of summer, life is still a bit weird right now but let’s enjoy the warmer weather and look forward to spending time with our loved ones once again. Pavlova is such a classic summer pudding, it’s light and chewy and absolutely perfect with seasonal fresh fruit and double cream!
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There are few words within the Italian language capable of reaching the mind of every Italian, bringing them back to old memories.
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In the Howard Family, May is a month of celebrations from the 3rd until about the 28th! This year we should have been together for 7 birthdays and a couple of anniversaries too but with the world as it is all parties have been postponed, and any idea of family gatherings have gone out of the window (for now).
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Bristol Food Union is a project that comes straight from the heart of the city of Bristol. This initiative originates within the industry that perhaps has been hit most by the Covid-19 crisis: the Food and Hospitality sector. I had the pleasure to talk with Tessa Lidstone, from BOX-E, who has been overseeing the provision for vulnerable young people.
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I find little else more comforting than homemade, fresh pesto. It goes with just about everything from your classic pesto pasta to hearty cheese on toast. I’ve even been known to add it to my mash.
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The idea of facing quarantine, caused by a global pandemic, is a scary thing, especially if you don't know how long it will last. We are all watching the news with fear and anxiety, wishing that something good will come up
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Over 3.2 million people work in the hospitality industry alone. Nonetheless, there is a sweeping generalisation that the hospitality and retail industries are just one of life's stepping stones – a way to earn an extra bit of money.
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When I first decided to turn veggie, around 4 years ago, the supermarket offered very little in the way of alternatives. There was the classic yet bland bean burger, which usually tasted of blended peas and carrots, or the staple and trusty veggie sausage…
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Before any starred or independent restaurants, and before whatever big food chain that provides convenient meals, in fact, markets have always been a way of rediscovering the pleasure of human interactions.
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