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January 30, 2025
Chongqing chicken
I ate a dish like this in Chengdu in 1987. Not knowing any better, I ate most of the dried red chillis until a member of staff told me I should have left…
Read MoreDecember 16, 2024Coq au vin
This classic winter warmer from France works well with baked or mashed potatoes. A dish that predates recipe books is found all over France. In some regions, th…
Read MoreNovember 24, 2024Yorkshire pudding
Yorkshire pudding is a baked pudding made from a batter of eggs, flour, and milk. A typical English side dish, it is a versatile food that can be served in nume…
Read MoreNovember 19, 2024Yorkshire parkin
Parkin is a sticky cake flavoured with golden syrup, oatmeal, and ginger, which my Yorkshire-born mother used to make when I was a child. Often enjoyed on Bonfi…
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