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Cream of Jerusalem Artichoke Soup
The denizens of Exeter are lucky enough to have an excellent food shopping street – Magdalen Road. It’s a five minute walk from where I...


In praise of bookshops
Over the last three weeks I’ve driven 433 miles and visited 31 bookshops in Devon, Somerset, Dorset and London. The reason? To deliver...


The Best Apple Cake
Like all the best recipes, this one has a story behind it. Last year I wrote an article for a magazine lamenting the fact that apple...


Behind the Scenes at 41 Chester Square
Author's note about Chester Square Cookery School and 'the smallest house in Belgravia'. Knife Skills For Beginners is set in the real...


Mac & Cheese Soufflé
This is not one of those towering soufflés that collapses as you take it to the table - more a fluffed version of a family favourite.


Ham, Spinach and Mozzarella Galettes
This is the cover star of Two's Company Simple – on the table in 30-40 minutes, and with hardly any washing up. Once you have the knack...
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