Norwich, UK During March this past year the stars aligned for my business partner Frances and I to finally start the process of opening Birchley’s Loose Leaf Tea stall in the local Norwich Market. Although our opening is pretty recent, the idea behind the stall has been looming for years in Frances’ mind while she
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Norfolk, UK We bought the Rocky Bottoms site in 2004 and have owned and managed this unique restaurant since 2015. It is an independent family business headed-up by my husband Richard Matthew and myself, Ali. Rocky Bottoms was originally built in the 1800’s as a brick kiln to fire and make bricks. Today, we are
UK So, *slaps the meat on the table* what will we cook tonight? Simple. Burgers. I love burgers. To me you can‘t go wrong with good bread, a piece of animal protein, and fresh vegetables. If I could, I would eat burgers every day and a couple of years ago, I did. That is when
UK Porridge and Cornflake go to the Park is a little children’s story about two silke chickens who decide to go on an adventure to the park. During this story, the chickens spot a picnic basket and they do what they can to steal the food, even though some ducks are waiting to chase them!
Malaga The summer is coming, it is time to cook some cooling dishes. Until middle of September I always have into my fridge a big glass bowl with Caponata. That classic Sicilian recipe it is my fav. one for many reasons: 1) It is easy to make it; 2) It has a million uses; 3)
UK Fast paced, good beats, a playlist made as a confidence booster. Songs to help me smash out 20 dishes in 20 minutes and make sure they are all perfect. More stories by the Chef: Joe’s idea for bonding and eating Food, fashion and feeling
UK I still remember walking into the main gate of the building and smelling a mixture of food cooking. Each of the eight flats could have been any one of eight mothers cooking, but I’d recognise my mum’s food – whilst testing my memory and trying to figure out what was in the pan. When I
UK Who’s your Mama (Cooknst multi-sensorial feast next Saturday 19th May, at The Baldwin. The event is part of Mixed Sessions, our seasonal pop-up event combining heartfelt food, exquisite drinks, live music, fine art and stories) inspired me to paint a watercolour that ties together motherhood and all the delicious foods that will be included during the evening. The
UK Did you know that Cooknst next pop up event is on the way? Well, if not, here is your complete guidance to join us on our next event, Who’s your Mama, Saturday 19th May, 7pm, at The Baldwin Gallery. Tickets on sale here! And here is the story: Blessed by life, beauty, aromas and tastes
Malaga Few months ago I wrote an article about brigadeiro and Guinness, Heaven for Ronia is called Brigadeiro, and it has Guinness, a sweet Brazilian and Irish fusion. Since then I’ve been making brigadeiros for fun and offering as a gift for friends and neighbours. I didn’t realize that I was starting a business. It’ve started a