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17th Century

Yorkshire Parkin

4th November 2024 Going Postal 2659 Comments

Well then, seems I’ve been pressured into writing this one as a result of a suggestion from a Puffiness (who shall remain nameless (Yes, I’m looking at you…)). Rather than celebrating the dreadful Americanism that [more…]

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A truly cracking Biryani

23rd August 2021 Rookwood 3013 Comments

We are fortunate at chez Rookwood to offer our guests a wide variety of cuisine, everything from Scottish and English to Italian, French, German, Chinese and Indian. The latter is a bit of a misnomer [more…]

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He Who Pays The Piper(rada)

2nd April 2021 Going Postal 1759 Comments

It just wouldn’t do to let Easter weekend pass without an article involving eggs. This dish makes for a useful brunch, lunch or evening supper. Usually we share it with friends, but this year, sadly, [more…]

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Let’s Get Breakfast Done

16th February 2021 Going Postal 1957 Comments

A comfy “Full English” (*), ideal for those rare days at home, when you’ve time on your hands……… Call it what you will, cappuccino of shirred eggs, total breakfast in a cup, the reality is [more…]

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Culturally Appropriated Oxtail Stew

12th June 2020 Captain Black 2524 Comments

Unlike my brawn this one is a family favourite. I usually do double quantity and we eat it over a few days, but here’s the pared down recipe. Ingredients: Pack of oxtail (1kg) Coconut oil [more…]

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