Started making Bresaola this evening. 1kg of topside trimmed of all fat and put to cure in a mix of sea salt, torn up bay leaves, crushed fresh garlic, crushed peppercorns, lemon peel, cloves, a few crushed, dried, chilli flakes … Continue reading
Tonka Bean Ice-Cream In the posting describing my recent lunch at Verveine I enthused about the flavour of tonka beans. Once home I did a Google to find a supplier, waited impatiently for them to arrive and was finally able … Continue reading
I was treated to lunch today at Verveine by my daughter. It was my second visit to Verveine and it was every bit as memorable as the first visit! We chose from the excellent value Lunch Menu and for starters … Continue reading
Risotto Primavera I first blanched fresh peas, a few sprigs of asparagus and broad beans which I then slipped the skins off. A little olive oil was heated in the pan to sweat a couple of thickly sliced spring onions … Continue reading