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Potato varieties

As we are taking the potato pretty seriously, it is worth taking a moment out to consider different varieties. New will always be best when they are freshly dug, hence the reputation of the Jersey Royal which used to be delivered to London for the Queen’s birthday on April 23 but just as good canContinue reading “Potato varieties”

In praise of the potato…

The potato has been much maligned in recent years, fried and battered into chips, shaved into crisps, usurped by noodles and rice, its reputation as a beneficial food in the diet is under assault from all sides. A poll might even suggest that most people believe the potato is fattening. Well it is not, unlessContinue reading “In praise of the potato…”

Sweet soup

All the sugars here come from the vegetables which should be chopped small and neat to cook quickly. Simple sweet soup Bring a large pan of water to the boil… As the water comes to the boil prepare the vegetables and add in order Fennel – halved and diced…Onions, two small – skinned and sliced…Potato, oneContinue reading “Sweet soup”