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Recipes

  • lemon and fennel haddock with blood orange, fennel & date salad
  • miso aubergine with sunflower seeds, organic sauerkraut, radishes & avocado
  • beef, mushroom & ginger broth
  • mushrooms and spinach “stroganoff”: with wholewheat quinoa and miso

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SUDI SCOFF2 arrives: commissioned & written by me: SUDI SCOFF2 arrives: commissioned & written by me:: where to eat al fresco spur of the moment. Though I’d love a new paid restaurant reviewing column (all suggestions/recommendations most gratefully received) for now I  enjoying writing what I like, when I like, without being undermined or told it is never good enough for a negligible fee & have just about enough other interesting & decently paid work thankfully.  All places visited by me (though not all since lockdown lifted) & more next week.  Sudi Scoffs this week @kuducollective @milkcoffeeldn @jeffersonsicecream @minnowclapham @bellanger_n1 @frenchhousesoho @darjeelingldn @mazilondon #diningalfresco #outdoordining #noreservations #walkinswelcome #spontaneity #eatingoutside #eatingout #londonrestaurants #restaurant #restaurantreview #restaurantreviews #restaurantcritic #secretgarden #onlythebest #ukhospitality #caterer #summervibes
The best & sunniest table in town? Asparagus with The best & sunniest table in town? Asparagus with herb, @cicciosultano1 Sicilian capers, lemon butter; @gingerpigltd pork & pistachio terrine with house pickles & @brindisaspanishfoods gazpacho.  Limited reservations available for those able to entertain me with wit, intellect, charm & a good, interesting bottle 😂 #alfrescodining #alfresco #diningout #besttable #londonrestaurants #londondining #restaurant #supporthospitality #friendship #entertainingathome #ilovecooking #feeder #wit #charm #intellect #kindnessmatters #dogoodmenexist #solodining #balhamlife
My feature with ever lively & delightful @kenhomwo My feature with ever lively & delightful @kenhomwok in @dailymail Weekend.  Most appropriately one of Ken’s most heartwarming anecdotes is about Prince Charles’ lovely sense of humour which he uses deftly to put people at ease, no doubt inspired by his late father’s often mischievous quips.  Who do you think would make for another superb My Haven interviewee?  Let me know, & especially if you have ready access to them.  #kenhom #legendarychef #wok #wokcooking #chinesefood #chinesedish #princecharles #dukeofedinburgh #tinaturner #paris #cheflife #chef #topchefs #tvchefs #biography #dailymail #interview #myhaven
Pushing on as we must & hoping the rest of 2021 wi Pushing on as we must & hoping the rest of 2021 will be easier for many of us.  As many of you know I’m in need of a challenging new restaurant gig that values integrity & my vast knowledge & other writing/consultancy work.  I was probably first Uk journalist to sense & write about the creative culinary world changing genius of both @massimobottura & @reneredzepinoma , championed the talents of @haughser & @asmakhanlondon when they were starting out & remember the early glory days of Aubergine & huge talents like @_jasonatherton & @marcuswareing emerging.  I’ve lost a lot of work during lockdown with no furlough & been effectively ghosted by the digital company CW whose restaurant content I completely overhauled and upgraded beyond lifestyle frippery.  Surviving mentally on my own especially with my past and eating largely alone (except for post vaccine lunches with my wonderful, ever lively & optimistic Dad @bvpainter) has been very tough, so please look out for me as I will continually to do so for all of you I love to support.  Looking forward to my perhaps unconventional Easter treat of @meimeilondon Hainanese chicken with @vivienneh28, a special garden coffee with @foodie_monaco & the best chocolates by @chocolatedetective & @davidcrichton27.  Happy Easter all. #happy #eastergifts #pushingthrough #pushingmyself #newwriting #restaurantcritic #restaurantreview #cheftalk #saturdaykitchen #sundaybrunch #lookingforward #optimism #newopportunities #childhoodmemories #lovefood #restaurant #restaurantcritic #foodie #foodie #lovemyjob #lovemyfamily❤️ #lovemyfriends❤️ #lovemyself #determination #believeinyourself💯
I’m holidaying in my bathroom as I’ve been wor I’m holidaying in my bathroom as I’ve been working hard & need a rest, not easy as a freelancer with no paid holiday lockdown or not. Côte d’Azur candle @houseofbrissi as sadly holidaying with @helenmangham in Languedoc seems unlikely; magnesium salts as recommended by @apresfoodco to address mineral imbalance & make up for having to postpone Spring trip to Israel & Dead Sea a second time.  Watched over by Ubud, my wooden sculpture from my honeymoon in Indonesia 30 years ago when Ubud really was a tiny one street village.  Hoping at least to travel to see friends around the country and visit some culinary specialities.  #holiday #dreamholidays #southoffrance #riveria #visitisrael #israel #jewisholidays #indonesia #bali #dreamvacation #holidayearrings #holidayfood #travelwithyourbathroom #travelwithyourkitchen #foodietribe #foodietravel #culinarytours
A rather different Seder this evening that was so A rather different Seder this evening that was so much fun & loved bringing so many friends & family together - I think 18 of us at peak with my Dad @bvpainter & I at mine for homemade matzah, baharat lamb meatballs with saffron, cinnamon, tomato & @apresfoodco chicken stock plus apricot & pistachio balls, coconut pyramids & macaroons.  The message of Passover about escaping servitude & excessive policing & disease seems all the more pertinent this year.  Happy Pesech to all who are marking this Liberty & those still suffering - have hope.  #passover #passoverrecipes #passover2021 #seder #jew-ish #jewishcooking #lovemyfamily #lovemyfriends #freedom
Come celebrate culinary women with me this eve Sun Come celebrate culinary women with me this eve Sun 21 March 7pm on eventbrite or see my bio for details .  Many of you will recognise this inspirational culinary woman, the first Uk chef to feature on @chefstablenetflix.  Will you recognise others among my favourite culinary women in my picture round featuring @skyegyngell @spring_ldn @heckfield_place; Stosi @theparkersarms; Mandy Yin @sambalshiok;  the_modernchef @meimeilondon @roberta_hall3031 @tlc_ontheprom @thelittlechartroom ; @margotehenderson @rochellecanteen; Pam Brunton @twoboatsatrainandabus @inverrestaurant; @ruthhansom @princessofshoreditch; @cheflivburt @stanleys_chelsea_ #culinary #culinaryarts #foodie #foodlover #femaleempowerment #femalechefs #independentrestaurant #hospitalityindustry #liftingwomen #cheftalks #restaurantfood #restaurantlife #womensupportingwomen #womeninfood #sundayvibes #sundayafternoonbakingclub #sundayevening #cookbookclub
Stupendous @robin.gill.cook @bermondseylarder from Stupendous @robin.gill.cook @bermondseylarder from @davidswann_does founder @Starchefs_uk .  This truly brings the restaurant experience to your home with an incredibly well thought out prep plan & detailed instructions for finishing the dishes & presenting them with full delectable chef flourishes.  As a frequent diner at The Dairy Clapham I know Robin’s food well & this truly reflected his delicate yet deeply flavourful cooking.  From the soda bread with treacle served with seaweed butter in a shell through haddock & gubbeen gougeres (finished at home & tasting fantastic) to Gill’s London cured salmon on herby creme fraiche with samphire, pickled onion & celery and the absolute wow factor of the beef and bone marrow pie with croissant pastry assembled by me & served with delectable buttery potato purée & cabbage.  It demanded a good wine & this Portuguese wine from the Setubal region recommended by @thewinetastingshop is superb, full of cherry & chocolate.  Dessert of @pumpstreetchocolate mousse in a choux pastry with @redbreastirishwhiskey consumed earlier whilst it was fresh.  This truly took the restaurant kit experience to another level & is a treat worth splurging on.  More treats from @tomaikens for Easter @cheflivburt @stanleys_chelsea_ @ben_marks_perilla . #restaurants #ukrestaurants #restaurantdelivery #restaurantdelivery #restaurantathome #chefsathome #bestrestaurants #worlds50bestrestaurants #chefskills #michelin #michelinguide #treat #starchefs #foodpreneur #lovefood #eatingout #startalent @newchefs #gastronomy
I’ve always loved my food & think the best conve I’ve always loved my food & think the best conversations are always over food. Here with fellow foodie @cliffordrosen - do you remember this? 😂 Like many “My Learn to Cookbook” was my first inspiration & I was obsessed with @lecordonbleulondon.  A big treat was going to their cookery school in Marylebone to eat lunch prepared by their students with my Mum & Grandma.  Join my celebration of Culinary Women part social/networking & part quiz full of curiosity & fun this Sunday 21 March with prize of delicious Bakewell blondies @kafsbakes letterbox delivery (made by @theopigott girlfriend as a calming antidote to being a primary school teacher). Celebrate Culinary Women with me this Sunday eve 21 March 7pm part social/networking (some amazing connections have been forged) part culinary quiz to tease & teach. Full details in my bio or Sudi Foodie @eventbriteuk #culinaryarts #culinarytalents #culinaryinspiration #femaleinspiration #femaleempowerment #femaleentrepreneur #foodlover #foodnetwork #greatbritishmenu #foodchallenge #foodcommunity #newcookbook #kitchentips #recipesforselflove #easterrecipes #cordonbleu #eatingwithfriends #foodtalk #foodforthought #foodforfoodies #foodforthesoul #cookwithlove #cookeatrepeat #foodquiz #sudifoodie
Four generations of culinary women including me lo Four generations of culinary women including me looking very cross & young; plus my Lithuanian great-grandma, my grandma & great aunt, both exceptionally adventurous cooks whose repertoires included gazpacho, is so by coc, marmite butter, pavlova back in late 60s and my Mum ab ever curious cool and brilliant baker who made the best Passover almond cake ever which I will try to emulate.  Join me this Sunday eve 7pm for my social/networking/quiz. Bring drinks, Bush & an insatiable appetite for culinary curiosities. #culinaryhistory #culinaryskills #womeninfood #womeninthefoodindustry#womenlovefood #cookbookcollector #londonrestaurants #finedininglovers #eaterlondon #culturewhisper #keepcurious #cookerycourse #cookeryworkshop #culinaryskills #foodquiz #networking #stayhappy #womensupportingwomen #sundayevening
So chuffed to feature in @victoriaprever @thejewis So chuffed to feature in @victoriaprever @thejewishchronicle for my Culinary Women social food quiz this Sunday 21 March 7pm.  A re-run. Note you don’t have to be Jewish though, of course, we love our food so they’re bound to be some celebrated Jewish food writers in my questions from @nigellalawson to @rodenclaudia; @adeenasussman to @karma_bread.  Noshing & drinking throughout encouraged. #foodies #foodporn #foodlovers #foodloversofinstagram #jewishfood #jewishcooking #recipeshare #cookbooks #cookbookaddict #cookbookclub #cookbookcollector #cookbookshelf #kitchengoddess #kitchengoals #restaurantlife #femalechefs #worldsgreatesthomecooks #worlds50bestrestaurants #outdoordining #diningalfresco #picnicfood #foodshopping #boroughmarket #britishlibraryfoodseason #foodlife #cookshop #cookeryschool #culinarytravel #culinaryarts #foodwriting
Who knows what I am making here? It’s a favourit Who knows what I am making here? It’s a favourite of @angelacooking & demands the best quality anchovies @yurritagastronomika & capers @cicciosultano1.  Join me to celebrate culinary women as recommended by @victoriaprever (huge thanks 🙏) in today’s “Fresser” column JC.com @thejewishchronicle . This Sunday 21 March 7pm. Register now for a fun evening of social connection & gentle quizzing. #foodie #foodcommunity #joyofcooking #femalefoodie #culinaryarts #femalechefs #jewishfood #jewishgirl #jewishlife #foodlover😍 #foodlovers #jewishcommunity #jewishcooking #foodquiz #foodculture #judaism #empoweringwomen #sundayvibes
Culinary Women: the rerun. My social/food quiz la Culinary Women: the rerun.  My social/food quiz last Sunday was deemed such good fun plus some ace networking that I am doing a re-run for all foodies who would like to join those who had signed up but were at the vigil or had other last minute family needs.  Sunday 21 March at 7pm.  Register via eventbrite.  Details on my bio too or www.Sudi foodie.com and yes, as it did come up several times last week, I am the author of “How to be a better foodie”. #foodie #happycooking #foodlover #foodnetworkuk #foodporn #foodobsession #foodfirst #foodforthought #foodforfoodies #foodforthesoul #foodphotography #foodieworld #hospitality #foodblogger #foodfinds #foodfilms  #foodlife #foodlifestyle #foodlifegood #foodlifegood #foodgeek #foodhunter #londonfoodscene #londonfoodquide #internationalwomensday2021 #womensupportingwomen #foodcommunity #foodnetworking #foodbook #cookbook #cookbookaddict
My Mum would have loved this gorgeous (mauve was h My Mum would have loved this gorgeous (mauve was her favourite colour) delectable box of her favourite Bakewell tart reimagined as a kind of brownie: very clever & beautiful light texture & properly almond-rich made by @kafsbakes, my son’s girlfriend. She runs this growing letterbox business besides being a very committed primary school teacher: most impressive. I wish my Mum could have met Kaf and also seen my stunning kitchen, the most generous & fitting tribute to her from my Dad @bvpainter as she loved her food and was an ever curious great cook and an especially superb baker of cakes & biscuits.  Our last conversation was about recipes.  I felt very fortunate and happy to see Theo bringing gifts & flowers & @honeyandco goodies for a walk and have lunch with my Dad when he shared the most adorable photos of my Mum as a child and teenager plus my Grandma Simmy as a young glamorous “flapper” in early 1920s.  A very special day with the two best men in my life.  #lovemyfamily❤️ #lovemymum #lovemydad #lovemyson #kitchendesign #bakewelltart #bakewellblondies #cookies #bakestagram #blondies #blondiesbrownies #flowers #bloomandwild #kitchensbyholloways #mothersday #mothersdaygift #tribute #feelingspoilt #feelingloved
Join me in celebrating culinary women and all wome Join me in celebrating culinary women and all women who love their food & men who love them all the more for doing so .  My salon/quiz this Sat 13 March 8pm.  @sipfuldrinks are generously still offering a care package of their canned cocktails tho probably won’t reach you tmrw now. Prize @whitemausu condiment boxed set.  Https://tiny.url.com/Sudi-women-of-food-quiz #womensupportingwomen #womenempowerment #culinary #culinaryeducation #chefs #worlds50best #worlds50bestrestaurants #worlds50bestbars #chefstable #chefstalk #femalechefs #foodporn #foodies #cookbookstagram #cookbook #cookbookreview #cookbookshelfie #kitchen #recipes #recipeshare #cannedcocktails #saturdaynightin #lockdownsaturdays #staysafe #stayhome #foodcommunity #culinarywomen #foodquiz
Happy International Women’s Day. Here is my gra Happy International Women’s Day.  Here is my grandma Simmy Laporte with her husband Cyril.  Simmy was not only a chic flapper & an incredible, adventurous cook, she was exceptionally clever yet despite going to my school @jagsschool (& paying much of my fees) she didn’t go to university as wasn’t the done thing. She had various accounts related jobs, a stint riding in my Grandpa’s motorcycle sidecar with the fish from Billingsgate for their fishmongers in Tulse Hill. She also took me on my visit to Paris and instilled my love of Paris & France.  Here’s to lifting up women everywhere.  And you can still book to celebrate culinary women with me next Saturday 13 March 8pm.  Register eventbrite.  The first 20 📖 by will receive @sipfuldrinks cocktail can selection & prize of a boxed set @whitemausu condiments, both female foodpreneurs.  Https://tinyurl.com/Sudi-women-of-food-quiz  #womensday2021 #womensdayspecial #womensupportingwomen #culinary #culinarytalents #culinaryarts #femalechefs #womenchefs #womenchangingtheworld #foodnerd #foodquiz #foodporn #foodlover #cookbookreview #cookbookshelfie #cookbookobsession #sudifoodie #sudifoodquiz #tulsehill #jags #backtoschool
#challengeyourself is the motif of this year’s @ #challengeyourself is the motif of this year’s @womensday so pushed myself to go for my first #couchto5k in 3 weeks since my post vaccine fatigue redoing week4.  Challenge yourself even those of you who profess to be useless at quizzes - it is more about the participating & socialising - make a solitary & skint food writer happy by joint my celebration of CULINARY WOMEN next Sat 13 March 8pm book on eventbrite.  LAST CHANCE FOR FREE COCKTAILS @sipfuldrinks : first 20 to register by tmrw 8 March will receive a boxed set of cocktail tinnies. Cool condiment set prize from @whitemausu female foodpreneur.  Https://tinyurl.com/Sudi-Women-of-food-quiz #womensday #womensday2021 #womensupportingwomen #foodcommunity #foodlover #foodie  #foodiesofinstagram #meetup #femalechefs #womeninthekitchen #womenchefs #womeninthefoodindustry #restaurantkits #restaurantfood #restaurants #restaurantsinlondon #cookbooks #cookbookshelfie #cookbookaddict #foodshopping
Peak divine comfort food and peak fatigue/demotiva Peak divine comfort food and peak fatigue/demotivation.  Who else is experiencing the latter?  This so thoughtfully considered and beautifully prepared cannelloni with spinach and ricotta, tomato and béchamel and superlative tiramisu (properly boozy) from @nikskitchenldn  exactly what I needed.  They deliver dishes made from the best of the best produce around Wandsworth during lockdown. Cime di rapa purchased @osteriaanticabologna presently a grocer and deli (will be buying puntarelle for bagna at wkend ) #comfortfood #baked #paradise #delicious #homecook #bakedpasta #tiramisu #cookingforfriends
What makes the female courgette/zucchini so specia What makes the female courgette/zucchini so special?  Who is the Irish born woman who is the first UK female chef to earn 3 Michelin ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ?  Join my CELEBRATION OF CULINARY WOMEN on Sat 13 March  8pm: a combination of social salon & food quiz.  First 20 to book will receive complimentary cocktails from @sipfuldrinks.  Prize of a CONDIMENT BOX SET also from a female foodpreneur @whitemausu #womensday #womenoftheworld #womensupportingwomen #womeninfood #womenempowerment #femalechef #femalechefs#seasonalfood #seasonalingredients #zucchini #courgette #femaleentrepreneur #celebratewomen #foodie #foodlovers #foodheaven #quiz #foodquizi #foodproducers #foodprepping #recipes #italianfood #vegetables #eatmoreplants #eatmoreveggies #vegetarian #feminism #foodproducers #salon #foodsalon #foodies
Sudieroo: support not only your local restaurants Sudieroo: support not only your local restaurants & cafes like the ever lovely @applebluepatisserie but us freelance food writers who are suffering too.  Life and work is like a malfunctioning yo-yo for those of us who live and work alone & barely benefit from Sunak’s “generosity”. Celebrate culinary women with me Saturday 13 March & hurry: the first 20 to book by Mon 8 March @internationalwomensday_global receive a free selection @sipfuldrinks canned cocktails. Prize a boxed set @whitemausu condiments. Both run by female foodpreneurs.  Details in bio or https://tinyurl.com/Sudi-women-of-food-quiz #womensupportingwomen #womensupportingwomen #womenchefs #womeninbusiness #womeninfoodbusiness #femalechefs #internationalwomensday #singlewomen #savehospitality #seatathetable #hospitalityindustry #masterchef #familycooking #britishbakeoff
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