I was very excited to be able to see Mary Contini ( of Valvona & Crolla fame) at the Corn Exchange on Wednesday evening, a delight to the ears and eyes and so passionate, knowledgeable and funny when talking and describing her fantastic relationship with food..and the people within her family who have inspired her. She gave excellent holiday and olive oil advise too!
I bought her book..which is a celebration of a year at
Valvona & Crolla... and intend to make it my staple reference for all things Italian...maybe I'll even make a trip to the shop itself... it has been a while, but since I am now freelancing up in Auld Reekie... maybe i'll get a chance to go.
In the meantime, London is calling... a few days of food experiences..I will immerse myself in the vibe that is London town, take in some new restaurant sights, experience some familiar ones and generally get major inspiration with some lovely old and new friends.
Oh, and as I haven't written for a while... I have a starter ( or a few more) for 10.......Next year.....Asking one's mum or auntie or dad or grannie for their recipes..and actually using them..that's one of my predictions....Home Cooking proper.
I hope to see more than pick your own soft fruit....how about.. dig your own potatoes..cut your own courgettes...pull your own carrots...
Farm pop up restaurants...using own animals, eggs and vegetables...
Turkish Food
South African Food
Whole Cardamons are the new Cinnamon
Named Variety Potatoes are the new pasta
Leftovers are the new "use by"
Cookies are the new Cupcakes
What about Restaurants with no set menus - no choice get what's fresh. Maybe these are already happening... I need a bit of city culture.
See you at H W pop up shop then Pizza East..Tuesday eve!
