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Foraged Mushroom Fries using Dryad’s Saddle or Pheasant’s Back

The Dryad’s Saddle mushroom, easily identifiable due to its giant size, is found in the UK, US, and mainland Europe. When cooked, it transforms from soft and fleshy to a mushroom-like texture with a distinctive umami flavour. An accidental slow-cooking discovery led me to a tasty, crunchy snack. The cooked mushroom can also be used to make stock or powder for soups – or infusing your gin or vodka! Continue reading Foraged Mushroom Fries using Dryad’s Saddle or Pheasant’s Back

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Legumes, Martini Food, Posts, Vegan, vegetables

Steam-fried Edamame

I normally keep my edamame simple. I like them boiled and salted as a healthy accompaniment to drinks. However, this charming book by Wataru Yokota has provided a reliable, easy and exceptionally tasty recipe which I’ve also served with martinis. The Real Japanese Izakaya Cookbook has a range of simple recipes with beautiful photography for making very tasty drinking food. Izakaya are Japanese drinking dens … Continue reading Steam-fried Edamame

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Martini Food, Other Vegetables, Posts, Vegan, vegetables

Asparagus skewers to accompany a martini

   This is dead easy.    Asparagus is tasty and a bit of a luxury so it naturally pairs well with a martini. I love its distinctive flavour, visual appeal and most of all, its satisfying fresh and crunchy texture.    My brother and I were having a martini before dinner, but after we had drunk the first one we really just wanted to have … Continue reading Asparagus skewers to accompany a martini

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