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Lemon Soul: March 2015
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Sunday, March 22, 2015. So here it is, my version of David Lebovitz's Chocolate and Prune Cake, Wilkinson style. 179g pitted prunes, diced into small pieces (I use scissors, much easier and less messy than a knife). 80ml Amaretti (rum, brandy or an other such fire water would work equally well). 170g dark chocolate - I used 75% cocoa content. 170 unsalted butter, cubed. 6 large eggs, separated. Large pinch of salt. 3 tbs granulated sugar. 4 Stir the egg yolks into the chocolate and prune mixture. 5 In a ...
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Lemon Soul: April 2011
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Saturday, April 16, 2011. Forman and Field Smoked Salmon. To my utter astonishment and amusement, I was recently emailed by Forman and Field (the online gourmet shop that specialises in independent producers) who had read my blog and wondered if I'd review some of their smoked salmon if they sent a pack of their 'London Cure' to me. Being deeply cynical 'where's the catch' was my immediate reaction followed by 'what if I don't like it? So, what should one serve it with? The lime was a touch too far and s...
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Lemon Soul: Chocolate Prune Cake
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Sunday, March 22, 2015. So here it is, my version of David Lebovitz's Chocolate and Prune Cake, Wilkinson style. 179g pitted prunes, diced into small pieces (I use scissors, much easier and less messy than a knife). 80ml Amaretti (rum, brandy or an other such fire water would work equally well). 170g dark chocolate - I used 75% cocoa content. 170 unsalted butter, cubed. 6 large eggs, separated. Large pinch of salt. 3 tbs granulated sugar. 4 Stir the egg yolks into the chocolate and prune mixture. 5 In a ...
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Lemon Soul: March 2010
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Monday, March 29, 2010. Baba Ghanoush - Comfort Food. Feeling rather fatigued and hungry after a rare late night out (made even later by the clocks springing forward) without supper, lunchtime found me seeking the silky and unctuous stroking that only one of my favourite dishes can guarantee - baba ghanoush. This Arabic dish based on roasted or grilled aubergines, has cousins known as mutababal. In the Levant and patlican salatasi. 3 unpeeled garlic cloves. 1/2 - 1tsp ground cumin. Squeeze of lemon juice.
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Lemon Soul: November 2009
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Monday, November 30, 2009. Plum and Ginger Cake (for plum chums). Words are such funny things. Just one word can contain such a myriad of meanings depending on its usage, context, user etc. Take the word 'plum'. To some the obvious link will be made with the gorgeous autumnal fruit with a misty bloom that dissipates with the lightest of strokes. Others will immediately think of something agreeable, pleasant, undemanding or even comfy (according to my reliable online Thesaurus). Plum and Ginger Cake.
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Lemon Soul: Forman & Field Smoked Salmon
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Saturday, April 16, 2011. Forman and Field Smoked Salmon. To my utter astonishment and amusement, I was recently emailed by Forman and Field (the online gourmet shop that specialises in independent producers) who had read my blog and wondered if I'd review some of their smoked salmon if they sent a pack of their 'London Cure' to me. Being deeply cynical 'where's the catch' was my immediate reaction followed by 'what if I don't like it? So, what should one serve it with? The lime was a touch too far and s...
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Lemon Soul: January 2013
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Saturday, January 26, 2013. I didn't want to create something that would cause an energy spike and so reached for a packet of (gluten free) oats with their low gylcemic load and some dried figs - the result? Figgy (low-fat and allergen friendly) Flapjacks, adapted from The Intolerant Gourmet. Recipe for date and oat squares. 200g dried, ready-to-eat figs, chopped small. 1 tbsp sunflower oil. Handful of sunflower seeds. 1-2tsp ground cinnamon (depending on your taste). 1 Pre-heat the oven to 180C. View my...
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Lemon Soul: April 2012
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Saturday, April 28, 2012. It may be April but this week has felt decidedly autumnal at times. We have been beaten by hail storms, whipped by torrential rain only to then be treated with bursts of amazing sunshine. Today is no exception and rain is falling relentlessly from a dull sky and so my thoughts turned to soup. And her blog www.theintolerantgourmet.com. 4 sticks of celery. 4 cloves of garlic. Good slug of olive or vegetable oil. 125g mix of frozen peas and broad beans. Glass of white wine or sherry.
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Lemon Soul: February 2010
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Monday, February 22, 2010. Fish Pie (serves four) adapted from Sophie Dahl's recipe in December's Observer Food Monthly. 700-800g fish fillets (I used a mixture of undyed smoked haddock and pollack). 200g large, cooked and peeled prawns. One small onion, chopped. 2 leeks, white part only, finely chopped. Handful of peas, defrosted if frozen. 3tbs chopped flat-leaf parsley. 1 1/2 tbp soya margarine (or butter). 3tbsp cornflour or arrowroot. 1 Peel the celeriac and cut into chunks. Boil under tender. Bakin...
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Lemon Soul: Elderflower Fairy Cakes
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Sunday, June 12, 2011. In addition to the traditional iced, boozy fruit cake and a blueberry and almond sponge, I whizzed up a couple of batches of these little treats. Only to find that they got left behind in the mad panic to get aboard the wedding bus! The best laid plans. 110g salted butter, softened. 2 medium eggs, beaten. 2 tbsp elderflower cordial. 80g self raising flour, sifted. For the fondant icing:. 175g fondant icing sugar. 1 tbsp elderflower cordial. 2-3 tbsp lemon juice (sieved). Gorgeous c...
