By Rachel Davies This isn’t so much a recipe as a way of using up vegetables when there’s a glut. I feel so guilty when vegetables that were once beautiful end up rotting in the back of the fridge, so this is how I used the leeks, spring onion, asparagus and... Read More
By Rachel Davies Everywhere I look there seem to be mentions of, or recipes for, labneh. So it’s time to add my own. Labneh is a Middle Eastern strained yoghurt with a consistency of cream cheese, and the sour taste of yoghurt. It’s traditionally spread out on a plate, drizzled with olive... Read More
By Rachel Davies As we drove into Kerikeri, a town near the Bay of Islands in New Zealand, we were greeted by a chocolate factory called Makana, and a sign offering free tastings. What could go wrong? So we turned into the car park and, while inhaling the smell of chocolate and... Read More
By Rachel Davies I was asked to run a few sessions for Gefiltefest this year, and Diana Lipton, my tutor at University, suggested that I make Tortas de Aceite while she speaks about the launch of her new project for charity, linking biblical commentary and food to benefit a soup... Read More
By Rachel Davies I treated myself to an ice cream maker recently. I don’t like to feel limited by my equipment in the kitchen. If a recipe calls for a sugar thermometer, I’ve got one in the drawer. You need a rice cooker, or a superfine zester, a long pallet knife, or a... Read More
By Rachel Davies St George’s Day was celebrated with sunshine and plenty of delicious food this year, and I was delighted to be giving two cookery demonstrations at the Feast Of St George in Trafalgar Square, organised by the Mayor of London. Inspired by all things sugary, I made Bread and... Read More
Love this infographic from Great British Chefs. There’s plenty of recipes and inspiration on their site here. Now get cooking! Want to learn how to make more delicious food? Sign up to Rachel’s classes. You might also like: Halloween Cookies – use these techniques for all occasions! Tasty Sri Lankan Soup Or Ginger Crunch Read More
By Rachel Davies When I was invited to teach a class at the Chocolate Festival on London’s Southbank, my mind raced. What was I going to teach chocolate lovers that was a bit different to the other classes on offer, but still absolutely delicious? The answer, as you might have guessed,... Read More
By Rachel Davies Typically made for Easter, hot cross buns actually pre-date the Christian celebration, as the Saxons ate something similar to celebrate the goddess Eostre – the origin of the word Easter. Get into the mood by baking up a batch of hot, spiced buns, and enjoy then with butter... Read More
By Rachel Davies My husband gave me a day course at Billingsgate Seafood Training School as a present recently, so after an early start, I arrived at Billingsgate bleary eyed, before the sun had risen at 6.15am. The market was in full swing; fishmongers pushing carts of fish, seafood of varying... Read More
