Friday, 05 September 2008

Food with Emma and Ricky

Polenta and belly pork – a tasty bargain meal but with a difference

Published 4 September 2008

LET US introduce you to another bargain meal that is a little different but nevertheless packed with flavour.

Time for apple crumble already

Published 28 August 2008

IT IS with regret that we write this column feeling decidedly autumnal.

Mundane macaroni cheese gets the Cumbrian treatment

Published 21 August 2008

ON A wet weekend earlier this month we did two cookery demonstrations at the Lowther Show.

Sometimes it's the comfort food that matters

Published 14 August 2008

WE’VE been sitting in front of the fridge trying to work out what we want for dinner.

Luxury traditional fish curry

Published 8 August 2008

LUXURY fish curry - this is what we refer to as a 'brown' curry.

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Published 31 July 2008

WHILE on holiday, we discovered a roasted tomato salsa that really took our fancy.

Chick peas are a delight

Published 25 July 2008

VEGGIES get a treat this week as we're spicing up what can be considered a bland ingredient if not treated properly - chick peas.

Try Mexico marinade cenar fuera - that’s al fresco to you

Published 17 July 2008

THIS WEEK, we're in Mexico - don't you just love technology - so we thought we'd send you a Mexican inspired feast that you can enjoy al fresco if the weather is as good at home as it is here.

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Published 10 July 2008

THIS week we’re talking rhubarb. Hopefully you don’t think that we do that every week!

Obsession with looks is a disorder

Published 4 July 2008

IT IS funny what you read in the Sunday papers, even funnier when you start reading a real life account of two guys that have became obsessed with the way they look.

Stunning summer tart that’s also a real old school classic

Published 3 July 2008

IF YOU’RE planning a summer party this stunning tart would be a great centre piece for any dessert table.

Classic moules marinieres - a dish everyone should know

Published 26 June 2008

THIS week we’re talking mussels.

Easy to prepare and healthy Asian sticky pork with greens

Published 19 June 2008

IN OUR opinion, although widely available and very healthy, pork fillet seems to be an under used cut of meat.

Weekend brunches

Published 12 June 2008

THIS week we’re talking weekend brunches.

You do not have to go far to find the best produce

Published 5 June 2008

WE WERE asked to write a recipe for a local supplier which we thought we’d share with you.

The comfort of a fragrant chicken casserole

Published 29 May 2008

LATELY, we’ve been obsessed with trying to expand our culinary repertoire at home.

Tighten your budget by using versatile ingredients

Published 24 May 2008

WE’VE NOTICED an alarming hike in the price of food and therefore have had to make the necessary plans and adjustments to cope with this for our businesses.

Beans are easy, cheap and delicious

Published 18 May 2008

THIS windy weather got us thinking about beans.

Hey pesto! Quick and easy to make

Published 1 January 1970

PESTO has been around for ages and is readily available on the supermarket shelves. If you’ve never been brave enough to try it, or haven’t known what it is, we’re here to fill you in this week.

Something to have in the freezer for those busy days

Published 8 May 2008

ANOTHER Andalcio family staple.

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