Medieval Ale In A Modern Kitchen
If I say the word beer, what do you think of? For me, it’s that men drink it, and it tastes bitter. Because of these two things, for most of my life I’ve thought beer wasn’t for me. Beer’s a … Read More
Sourdough Oatcakes
Oatcakes were the one of the staple foods of the Scottish, Welsh, Irish and northern-English populations long before the advent of the more modern grain, wheat. The ‘cake’ in their name may make our modern minds think that they are … Read More
Traditional Scottish Oatcakes
Oats are universally associated with Scotland, and breads made with this ancient grain – called oatcakes – were for centuries a staple not only there but also in Wales, Ireland and northern England. This recipe will show you how to … Read More
Naturally-Fermented Staffordshire Oatcakes
These oatcakes have been a traditional way to start the day in the north of England for centuries. They and are thin and pliable, like pancakes, and eaten stuffed with breakfast foods such as eggs, bacon and sausages. When they … Read More
How to Make Tibicos (Water Kefir)
Tibicos is more popularly known as water kefir, and that’s what I called it for a decade…until I interviewed fermentation King Sandor Katz for Ancestral Kitchen Podcast and he sternly reprimanded my co-host and me for not using water kefir’s … Read More
How To Make Lardo – Italian Cured Pig Fat – At Home
Lardo, the traditional Italian way of dry curing pork fat, is a delicious. It is best sliced very thinly and can be eaten in many ways. Here are some favourite ways to enjoy it: Lay lardo on top of warm … Read More
Fermented Oat Bake
Want a delicious, creative way to use fermented oats? This oat bake made with fermented oats is tasty, easy and it keeps really well in the fridge or freezer. Eat slices hot and fresh, cut a chunk off from the … Read More
Pane con Ciccioli – Lard Crackling Sourdough Bread
There’s a wealth of fat-enriched breads in many cuisines because we’ve known, for a very long time, that fat and bread are so good together. The Italian recipe litany, where this bread originates, is no exception! Fat-enriched breads were particularly … Read More
The Myth of Olive Oil Use in Italy
What ingredients do you associate with Italian cooking? If I ask you this question, I’m guessing a list starts forming in your mind. And I’d lay money on olive oil being close to the top. Italians have been cooking with … Read More
Sourdough Discard Soup
This sourdough soup is so good, I literally make discard for it when I don’t have any. And I’m not alone in believing it’s worth the effort. Traditionally, all over Slavic and Baltic regions, cereals have been purposely fermented into … Read More