Monthly Archives: March 2014

Walthamstow Sunday Farmers Market

Posted on March 30, 2014 by

Every Sunday we try to get to the Farmers Market. This week was the judging of the Kelmscott School Farmers Market poster competition – we couldn’t agree of course! But it seemed a good chance to wander around with the … Continue reading →

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Ham & purple sprouting broccoli spelt tart

Posted on March 20, 2014 by

I don’t know where I picked up my pastry making skills but it’s something that I’ve always been able to do. It’s a good job really as I was put to the test last year when we were on a … Continue reading →

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Clam, chorizo & butter bean Portuguese stew

Posted on March 9, 2014 by

With early spring daring to peer through the grey days it put me in a rather optimistic culinary mood  – memories of warm summer days came flooding back. A trip to Davies Fishmongers in Bakers Arms, Walthamstow this week resulted … Continue reading →

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Exploring the Turkish bazaar – the International Supermarket

Posted on March 1, 2014 by

Fruit salad anyone? I’m not sure how long the International Supermarket has been in business (about 15 years ago it was an antique’s shop) but it’s a great place to buy bargain priced fruit and vegetables, herbs and spices, olives … Continue reading →

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