Category Archives: Sauces

The Orange – From China To Glass Jar & Beyond

Posted on September 26, 2013 by kayjayaitch

Oranges are round citrus fruits with finely-textured skins and pulpy flesh that are, unsurprisingly, orange in colour! The skin can vary in thickness from very thin to very thick, which can be vital in the production of marmalade and they … Continue reading →

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“What’s Sauce For The Goose Is Sauce For The Gander”

Posted on October 13, 2012 by kayjayaitch

Meaning: In any question, what is appropriate in one case, is also appropriate in another. Francesco Caraccioli  (right) is reputed to have said “Il y a en Angleterre soixante sectes religieuses differentes, et une seule sauce” And, as with most … Continue reading →

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The Duck Press

Posted on June 26, 2012 by kayjayaitch

Originally posted on British Food: A History:
The duck press was invented in France during the 1800s by a chef called Mechenet to make what is one of the most extravagant and macabre dishes ever created: Caneton de Rouen à la…

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Getting Out Of A Jam . . .

Posted on June 26, 2012 by kayjayaitch

. . . What You Put In! Once again the fruits of the summer are swiftly forming and ripening in the gardens and hedgerows. My first crop is likely to be gooseberries, no surprise there, which though of minimal appeal … Continue reading →

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‘The best laid schemes o’ mice an’ men, gang aft agley’

Posted on January 25, 2012 by kayjayaitch

Robert Burns, poet, farmer and philosopher. (25th Jan. 1759 – 21st July 1796) A Burns Supper is a celebration of the life and poetry of Robert Burns. Burns suppers are normally held on or near the poet’s birthday of 25th … Continue reading →

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The Goose Of Scotland

Posted on January 11, 2012 by kayjayaitch

St Kilda, an isolated archipelago 64 km WNW of North Uist in the North Atlantic Ocean, contains the westernmost islands of the Outer Hebrides of Scotland. The largest island is Hirta, whose sea cliffs are the highest in the United … Continue reading →

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Kitchen Front Soups

Posted on January 11, 2012 by kayjayaitch

To continue the theme of soups as a simple but wholesome meal when times are hard I add here a couple from the ‘Kitchen Front’ Produced by the ‘Ministry of Food’ and backed up by advertising campaigns, the aim of … Continue reading →

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Soups Of Scotland

Posted on January 2, 2012 by kayjayaitch

Scotland, a country of many facets, harsh winters, mild summers, good hunting, better fishing and centuries of crofting tradition has contributed much to the British diet. Following the over-indulgences of the past two weeks I reproduce here a couple of … Continue reading →

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Carve ’em Up Me Hearties!

Posted on December 12, 2011 by kayjayaitch

‘No matter what you have to cut, one golden rule applies – the cutting tool must be sharp! That is the secret of good carving, slicing and chopping, even mincing by machine. Good cutting tools are not cheap and it … Continue reading →

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Wild Duck & Rampant Lions

Posted on September 21, 2011 by kayjayaitch

The Lion Rampant flag is called the Royal Flag of Scotland, having been used by the Kings of Scotland. The first to have done so was Alexander II (1214-1249). Much older than the St Andrew’s flag it should now only be … Continue reading →

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