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Five Minutes with… Valentina Harris

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Fifteen years ago, Valentina Harris co-founded the London chapter of Les Dames d’Escoffier International alongside Sue Carter. An award-winning chef, writer and broadcaster, Valentina has spent her career championing the…

Five Minutes With Sue Carter

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As she steps down after 15 years of dedication to LDE London, our co-founder Sue Carter sat down with us to share a glimpse into her world of food, her…

Orchard Tomatoes…with cider

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Dame Claire Daniels, our Devon based orchardist and cider maker, shares one of her favourite recipes using Cider from her orchard, Rull Orchard.A few of you lovely folks have asked…

Bunny Chow

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Bunny Chow is a South African dish that originated in Durban, which consists of a hollowed-out loaf of bread filled with curry (chicken/lamb/vegetables/beans). The bread serves as bothcontainer and a…

Malabar style prawn curry

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Malabar-style prawn curry comes from the Malabar Coast in the southern Indian state ofKerala, known for its lush coconut groves and spice-rich cuisine. This dish features prawnssimmered in a fragrant,…

White Spelt Strawberry Shortcake Scones

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Midway between cake and biscuit in texture, these rather special scones include strawberries that have been sliced and macerated in honey for several hours. Recipe by Dame Clare Marriage. Ingredients…