An Edible Voyage

July 2021 With all this hot weather, I find myself craving the fresh, bright, juiciness of the season's best produce, and light, refreshing meals to keep me cool of the hottest of days.  I relish opportunities to browse the farm shop, selecting whatever takes my fancy, and then combining ingredients in to colourful patterns on my plate.  Here are some of my favourites. Chicory, Dolcelatte, Clementine, Pine Nuts This is my #1.  Bitter chicory is perfectly offset with creamy Dolcelatte and sweet clementine, whilst toasted pine nuts add a satisfying crunch.  With a simple dressing of olive oil, white wine vinegar and honey, this is quick to make and the flavours dance on my taste buds. Watermelon, Feta, Mint There's nothing quite like slicing through a watermelon and revealing that glorious red flesh, and biting in to cool wedges as the juice drips down your chin.  This salad takes seconds to prepare.  Toss a handful of cubed feta and a sprinkling of torn mint...

April 2020 D'Ambrosi Deli's cake is possibly my favourite cake ever.  Made from ground almonds and cooked clementines, it is so light and refreshing.  The luxurious chocolate glaze is just enough to add decadence without overpowering the fruity, nutty tones, and the smoothness is a great contrast to the course texture of the cake.  Every bite is a bite of heaven.  But beware, once you've had it once, you will want it again and again! Find it at D'Ambrosi Deli, Stow-on-the-Wold