Category Archives: Dessert

Three desserts in one

Posted on June 27, 2010 by ben

I like the idea of presenting multiple desserts to the diner on one plate, especially for wine matching menus (for which this was designed). This dessert is designed to be eaten “left to right” and combines a few things I’d … Continue reading →

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March 2006 menu

Posted on June 26, 2010 by ben

Haggis balls with whisky broth and neep powder It wasn’t Burns Night, of course, but reinterpreting (at least a little) a Scottish classic was fun. The balls were deep fried (of course, this is Scottish fare!), the swede dehydrated and … Continue reading →

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David Everitt-Matthias’ chocolate délice

Posted on June 26, 2010 by ben

David Everitt-Matthias’ Essence is a fantastic book showcasing modern British haute cuisine. I particularly love this book because, like him, I have a love of the hedgerow and I also enjoy drawing on traditional British ingredients and preparations. It contains … Continue reading →

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Wine matching dinner

Posted on June 26, 2010 by ben

The menu for a wine matching dinner with fellow wine geeks (February 2006) comprised: White truffle custard with mushroom ragout Based on the French Laundry’s, but with a mushroom ragout instead of their black truffle ragout. I like it this … Continue reading →

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