Fennel, chilli and thyme roast chicken surrounded in Mediterranean vegetables
March 2, 2017
Simple but incredibly tasty … More Fennel, chilli and thyme roast chicken surrounded in Mediterranean vegetables
Author: Drew
I get my love of good food from my dad, who worked as a chef when I was young and has always pushed me to try new exciting things. My blog's title is inspired by the tiger in Judith Kerr's book . My lovely wife compares me to said tiger on a regular basis as given half a chance I will happily eat my way through all the food in the house! When I'm not eating, cooking or writing about food I am a hospital doctor and live with my wife in South Wales.
Eating on the Lizard Peninsula (South Cornwall)
February 19, 2017
Including reviews of Cornish cheese, cider and more … More Eating on the Lizard Peninsula (South Cornwall)
Ratatouille (with optional garlicky lamb chops)
February 4, 2017
Ratatouille As with many tasty things, this is a simple dish. It can be a meal in its own right (with some rice or crusty bread) but can also be a real warming accompaniment to many things (like these lamb chops)! Most Mediterranean vegetables can work, the important thing is to keep the vegetables chunky … More Ratatouille (with optional garlicky lamb chops)
Slow braised red pork belly
April 7, 2016
Compared to other Asian cuisines (particularly Indian), Chinese food has always been a challenge for me. The ingredients and approaches have always felt very alien, being used to European methods. Indian food uses a more familiar approach, with many things being onion, tomato or stock based and relying on similar cooking methods to Italian … More Slow braised red pork belly
Mussel and rocket linguine with pangrattato
March 20, 2016
It may be a cliche but it has felt like a long winter! However, it feels like the weather is finally lifting and so it’s time to move away from heavy roasts and stews to lighter spring and summer flavours. With this in mind, this evening I was planning on making fresh pasta but reached … More Mussel and rocket linguine with pangrattato
Chicken, ham and leek pie (with short crust pastry)
November 22, 2015
Cold, dark days and the run up to Christmas always brings cravings for the classics. I really need some comfort food this time of year and what’s more comforting than a pie? I’m also trying to improve my skills with pastry so this was another excuse to practise. Although you can buy pastry, shortcrust … More Chicken, ham and leek pie (with short crust pastry)
Jamaican Ginger Cake (with fresh ginger and a-little-bit-a-rum)!
November 9, 2015
As you may have picked up (if you’ve been following this blog), I am passionate about food and there isn’t much (or indeed anything), that I don’t like if it’s cooked well. But some flavours get me really excited and ginger is one of them! There’s something comforting and warming about ginger and this cake … More Jamaican Ginger Cake (with fresh ginger and a-little-bit-a-rum)!
Pumpkin ravioli with walnuts and sage
November 1, 2015
The days are short, the clocks have gone back and there are more leaves on the ground than on the trees: Autumn is well under way! And is there any vegetable that symbolises Autumn more than the pumpkin? This recipe is another inspired by my recent trip to Lombardy in Northern Italy. Italians eat a … More Pumpkin ravioli with walnuts and sage
Chapatis (quicker, cheaper, healthier than Naan and the easiest bread you will ever make!)
October 24, 2015
In 2009 I was privileged to spend a few months working in South India. India is a huge country and there is a massive variation in cuisine between the regions. We stayed in Tamil Nadu and Karnataka but also spent some weekends in Kerala. Every meal we had was very different but the one constant was … More Chapatis (quicker, cheaper, healthier than Naan and the easiest bread you will ever make!)
Spaghetti with Tuna and Anchovies
September 24, 2015
This is one of my favourite meals and one I cook whenever I’m allowed. It is one of my wife’s family recipes. We think her grandfather (who was very enthusiastic about good food and cooking) picked it up somewhere and it has evolved over several decades and family members. I feel like it has a … More Spaghetti with Tuna and Anchovies
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