Throughout lockdowns 1 and 2.0, deliveries to Katherine Street skyrocketed. Knocks at the doors can be heard up and down the street throughout the day. Looking back, we ourselves have had all sorts. Children’s paints, ergonomic laptop holders and eco-nappies by the pallet load. Most deliveries were workaday, essential goods to keep the household moving … Continue reading How fine cider and a Dacia Duster is helping us through the coronacoaster
In November 2014, just before moving to Saltaire, a hint from a friend and a chalkboard sign reading ‘micro pub’ first drew me up Queen’s Road and through the door of the Cap and Collar. I wasn’t the only one. Sitting in the Cap recently as owners Phil and Jenna Garvey prepared to set up … Continue reading Cap and Collar turns 5
As my feet pound the hot pavement alongside Saltaire Road, I quietly curse the train that faltered and failed me at Shipley. I was transported back to cooler times. Deep in winter I had caught up with Beth O’Reilly whilst she sanded furniture at Nordish on Victoria road. We spoke of catching up in Spring … Continue reading Nordish
Are you in search of a lighter antidote to the heavy food of Christmas, New Year and winter in order to feel a bit fresher and virtuous? Well, look no further. This isn't so much of a recipe as a simple combination of good ingredients that work fantastically and simply as a tray bake. Ingredients … Continue reading Roast bass with fennel, potato and chilli
Back in 2014 we celebrated our first Christmas in Saltaire. We decided to have a small, quiet Christmas day with my parents around our new kitchen table to really make the house feel like home. On boxing day, I was left with a mountain of painting and decorating to ascend and the carcass and scraps … Continue reading Goose soup with Jacobs dumplings
These tasty little truffles formed the sweet course that rounded off the inaugural Saltaire Supper event I co hosted with Phil Garvey of the brilliant Cap and Collar. I wanted to send our guests off into the November night with a deep, rich and dark chocolaty taste on their lips and Phil came up with … Continue reading Tonka bean stout and dark chocolate truffles
This sweet and toasty tart is simple to make and combines two of my favourite desserts; Italian fig tart and sticky toffee pudding. It formed the dessert course for the inaugural Saltaire Supper event I ran last year with Phil Garvey at the wonderful Cap and Collar. Ingredients (makes 1 tart) For the Pastry Non … Continue reading Fig and toffee tart
This sumptuous pork dish formed the main course of the beer and food pairing night I co-hosted with Phil Garvey of the Cap and Collar this November. Inspired by the traditional flavours of southern Spanish tapas skewers 'pinchitos morunos', the pork here is cooked slowly as a stew but still retaining a fusion of Andalusian … Continue reading Moorish pork collar with crackling crumb and fresh apple
I created this soup for the recent Saltaire Supper collaboration with Phil from Saltaire's very own micro pub, the Cap and Collar. Squash and Bramley apple makes for a brilliant flavour combination and they are enhanced considerably by roasting over charcoal before being used in the soup. If you don't have a wood oven or … Continue reading Wood-fired squash and apple soup, crisp bread, whipped sheep’s cheese
This recipe formed the starter for the recent #SaltaireSupper event I co-hosted with Phil, founder of Saltaire's favourite watering hole, the Cap and Collar, on 13th November this year. Anyone who has followed the blog for a while or visited my pop up kitchen at Saltaire Festival Open Gardens will recognise this recipe in one … Continue reading Home smoked mackerel polpette
