After the long hard slog of a busy week there is nothing more apt than a Saturday morning breakfast treat, that forgoes the practical mid-week Muesli in favour of something more indulgent.
Melon and cheese is a winning combination, be it watermelon and halloumi or the honeydew and feta here, the sweet juicy flesh juxtaposed against the cheese's saltiness provide a fresh tasting base from which to develop a dish.
There is nothing more comforting than a bowl of hot and spicy noodles to stave off any January blues, and when you have been sniffling for half a week this soup is the perfect antidote.
Inspired by a great Heirloom tomato sandwich I had at The Plough a lovely pub in Harborne, this is just a simple dish that is elevated by the quality of the tomatoes used.
This recipe is adapted from a salad I have been making for a while. One day as I chomped
I began to ponder the possibilities of transferring
the flavours into a cheesecake.
The great thing about living in a big city like Birmingham-or indeed
anywhere in the UK right now-is the sheer variety of international
foodie nik-naks in the shops.