by Meredith Whitely | Oct 21, 2015 | Courses, Recipes
As kids we loved hanging out in the back garden breaking the bottom off honeysuckle and nasturtium blossoms. We’d carefully sip the drop or two of clear nectar that dripped out; it was almost like eating sweets. The tiny bit of floral sweetness was incredibly... 
by Meredith Whitely | Sep 10, 2015 | Courses, Food Tips
Pastry is one of those things that can get home cooks a bit jittery. Yes, there is some skill involved in producing great pastry, as well as some general rules that will help you get better results. However, as I discovered last week, it’s also not quite as tricky as... 
by Meredith Whitely | Aug 20, 2015 | Courses, Food Tips
One of the many reasons I’m so fascinated by chocolate is that there’s always something new to learn about it. It could be the latest season’s tastes, a new brand launching or a different chocolate making skill to brush up on. I think I’m now pretty good... 
by Meredith Whitely | Jun 18, 2015 | Courses, Foodie News, Recipes
In case you didn’t know, Friday 19th June is officially National Martini Day. Friday is often enough of a cause to celebrate, but National Martini Day is an extra reason for a wee end of the week drink. The martini first emerged in the 19th century, but there’s a bit... 
by Meredith Whitely | Jun 8, 2015 | Courses
I’m going to start with a bit of a caveat; I don’t eat meat and haven’t done for almost 18 years (though I do eat seafood). People often ask me why and it’s really for a mix of health and environmental reasons. My body doesn’t feel good when I eat meat. The production...