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About edibletcetera

I'm passionate about food; I cook, photograph, eat...then writes about it in that order. I'm also an occasional restaurant critic and caterer; a former newspaper columnist; author; social media/marketing communications; world traveler; dog lover; skier...and wit, (according to those who know me).

In Defense of British Food – 2014

This summer I was bound and determined to try what are arguably reputed to be the best fish & chips in the UK. This meant persuading a family member to drive all the way to the Yorkshire coast to visit … Continue reading

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Grilled Peaches – follow me on Twitter!

….for Fast & Fabulous daily recipes and extraordinary shared creations from some of the world’s leading chefs and internationally renowned food publications, as well as new ideas and discoveries from brilliant like-minded foodies, food-scientists and wine-lovers: https://twitter.com/edibletcetera GRILLED PEACHES with … Continue reading

Posted in Desserts, Etcetera - un-food-related posts, Made in Under 30 mins | 1 Comment

Recipes: Plum & Apricot Galette – and a Plum Crumble with Walnuts.

I’ve a long-held fondness for Victoria plums, aka Italian prune plums,  that harks back to the garden of my childhood where our two plum trees yielded so much fruit that each summer their branches frequently cracked under the weight. That … Continue reading

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Recipe: Quinoa Tabbouleh (with Chicken)

Vegetarians can disregard the chicken because this lovely, fresh-tasting and summery salad is wonderful with or without it – perfect on a hot day. Originating from the eastern Mediterranean, Tabbouleh is traditionally made with bulgur (cracked) wheat that’s been soaked … Continue reading

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Recipe: Peach & Blueberry Batter Pudding (Flaugnarde)

What’s the difference between a Flaugnarde and a Clafoutis? Both are classic French dishes and technically, Flaugnarde and Clafoutis are the same thing except that strictly speaking, a Clafoutis should be made with black cherries if you’re going to call … Continue reading

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Recipe: My Favorite Gazpacho

It’s so bloody hot in Colorado right now (96F/35C)  that the thought of cooking anything, let alone writing about the World’s Best Fish and Chips that I recently enjoyed in the UK, has left me feeling positively limp. Great Fish … Continue reading

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Recipe: Edemame Dip with Ginger & Tahini

If you own a food processor and have 3 minutes to spare, that’s all the time it takes to create this delicious and nutritious Asian-inspired dip. Increase the amount of cayenne if you want more fire because the fresh ginger … Continue reading

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Recipe: Fig & Walnut Cake with Anise

This unusual cake is lovely and moist, surprisingly light and tastes decidedly Italian, thanks to the combination of dried figs, toasted walnuts, aniseed and yeast (no need to prove/rise). I found the recipe about 25 years ago but I’ve forgotten … Continue reading

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Recipe: Asian Lettuce Wraps with Ground Turkey (or Pork), Mint & Cilantro

Fresh cilantro (aka coriander in the UK) and mint, are essential for this really easy, fresh-tasting Asian inspired dish. The quantities here will serve four as an appetizer so you could double it up if you want to make it … Continue reading

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Recipe: Golden Beets with Toasted Hazelnuts, Goat Cheese & Orange

Oven-roasting beets (beetroot) really brings out their natural sweetness and when the pretty rainbow-colored beets are available, they make a lovely salad with toasted chopped hazelnuts, soft mild goat cheese and a zesty orange dressing. You can prepare the hazelnuts … Continue reading

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