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A Feed – Strawberry pie with dark chocolate and crushed pistachios

14th June 2016

It is June, and in the UK that means the weather is just about warm enough to start considering holding a family barbecue, or having friends round for zingy Pina coladas in the sun.

As summer is officially upon us, so is strawberry season and this recipe celebrates the abundance of this delicious fruit available to us. Although the fruit is on offer all year round, the flavour at this time of year is of no comparison. The juicy, soft texture explodes in your mouth with sugary sweet, floral notes that just sing of summer. Of course, strawberries are extremely appetising served plain, or simply with a dash of cream. However if you want to go that extra mile for an occasion this recipe should do the trick and is a bit different to the usual strawberry tarts or fruit studded trifles that adorn picnic rugs all the summer months long.

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A Feed – Red onion, potato and truffle pesto pizza with smoked cheese

13th June 2016

This pizza recipe came from a true love for carbohydrates, truffles, and cream. It works because it is constructed of simple ingredients that all excel individually, and when brought together create a gentle hum in the mouth of natural contentment. It is not over-complicated, not too powerful, but gives beautiful creamy mouthfuls of crisp bread, soft potato, smoky salty cheese, sweetness of red onion, and the umami element of the truffle. Every ingredient has purpose, and works in conjunction with its partners.

Red onion, potato and truffle pesto pizza

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A Feed of Foodie Findings – The Foodies Festival

1st June 2016

The Foodies Festival, Syon Park, is a chance to sample an array of foods, to buy interesting items for the kitchen larder, and to attend talks from top chefs on culinary tips should you so choose.

The sun was shining in London, and everyone was basking in the hot glory, gin and tonic in hand. Grass pathways became sunbathing spots in which to scoff the latest foodie find, and to listen to the up-tempo live music on offer. Looking around, the pleasure was apparent. There was an air of simple happiness amongst the crowds. Sun, food, drink, music – simple elements that naturally appeal to the human senses to achieve a pure contentedness.

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