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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 Pigott
Absolutely spoilt for choice. Mesmerising chocola Absolutely spoilt for choice. Mesmerising chocolate making as theatre @Harrods. I couldn’t think of a better rather exclusive first post lockdown press outing. Lucky @alistairbirt to have one of the beat chocolate jobs in the world, but one question Alistair: why no chocolate plan in the box to aid my deliberations? It is certainly giving my tastebuds a hugely enjoyable workout. Looking forward to trying the Turkish delight too and the rare Ecuadorean Nationale cacao beans of @toakchocolate #chocolate #chocolatelover #pressevent #londonisopen #harrods #harrodslondon #harrodsfoodhall #foodhall #discerning #happydays
Dad among the bluebells at Sydenham Woods enjoying Dad among the bluebells at Sydenham Woods enjoying how using Nordic poles mean he can tackle again more arduous walks. @bvpainter full of joie de vivre approaching 89 later this month. I just hope I have his genes. Lovely day out and he cooked me a beautiful @goldsteinsalmon lunch. Feeling my own sense of achievement after cycling from Balham to Herne Hill and back in a very respectable 35 min each way with a fairly challenging ascent. Belatedly discovering I have the family cycling 🚴‍♀️ psyche. Dad used to road race fairly seriously. #lovemydad #lovemydaddy❤️ #fitnessgoals #joiedevivre #ageinggracefully #thinkyoung #thinkpositive #cycling #cyclinglife #bluebellwoods #bluebellseason #woods #sundaywalk #woodlandwalk #sundayvibes
Two breakfasts on a suitably rainy morning testing Two breakfasts on a suitably rainy morning testing holiday/staycation hampers for when you arrive at your idyllic cottage miles from any decent food shops and you’re probably utterly knackered. Gorgeous wild flower posy by @lesleyibsenflowers (contact her for restaurant, office, wedding & funeral floral commissions). First up superb salmon podgy fish finger from @formanandfield sando with caper mayonnaise & oyster leaves from @koppertcressuk on @daylesfordfarm sourdough with @fenfarmdairy Bungay butter courtesy of @dukeshill. After a decent break asparagus with British Blue eggs from @impandmaker with @farmisonuk bacon. Now, in true holiday mode, time for a 😴 #staycation #staycationuk #staycation2021 #stayhome #balham #balhamlife #holidayhamper #hampers #holidaybox #fishfingers #fishfingersandwich #bacon #koppertcress #eggs #eggsofinstagram #eggsforbreakfast #asparagus #holidayathome #deliciousfood #siesta #afternoonnap
I feel like I’ve won the food lover lottery toda I feel like I’ve won the food lover lottery today with this most splendidly sourced luxe staycation hamper from @impandmaker. I love the @poachercheese selection, just enjoyed with @apresfoodco & wish I’d remembered to serve the fresh figs & @nantwichcheese quince jelly. I can’t wait to try the tomahawk steaks @nikskitchenldn can I interest you in tasting? Plusnumerous treats from irresistible truffle & pecorino nuts @belazu_co to @cartmelstickytoffee chocolate pudding (which surely has your name on it @theopigott ?)plus superlative @alfredenderby smoked salmon, Iberico du Bellota charcuterie, @dysonfarming luscious 🍓 & @longleyorganic cream, @edwards_1902 potato vodka plus @turnerhardyco proper lively tomato 🍅 juice. It is fab to be introduced to so many, new to me, Lincolnshire (mostly) producers, and, I bloody love Bloody Mary’s) & much more. Staycation in the true sense, I am staying put & welcoming friends willing to brave the wind & rain to dine at my gorgeous al fresco single table, newly fitted with boho @ellajamesinteriors parasol & @mensaheatinguk animus under table heating. #foodie #foodlover #foodhampers #staycation #staycationuk #staycation2021 #ukholidays #treatyourself #independentproducer #lincolnshire #lincolnshirelife #balham #balhamlife #balhamnewsie #newbusiness #femalefoodpreneur #femalefounders #femalefoodie
What could possibly be better than roast chicken? What could possibly be better than roast chicken? Roast chicken for ONE smothered with anchovy, garlic, lemon & rosemary butter & a few roast Ratte (forever evokes the late great Chef Robuchon whose pomme purée I was fortunate to taste cooked by the man himself) potatoes. Yes, @nigellalawson isn’t alone in rejoicing in cooking greedily proper meals for one. A crisp Cos, cucumber & radish salad is the perfect accompaniment plus tunes @sarahmoulesinger fab just launched “Stormy Emotions”, a modern Nina Simone perhaps? #roastchicken #roastchickendinner #cookingforhealth #cookingforone #nurture #anchovies #nutrition #lookingafterme #roastdinner #saturdaytreats
I couldn’t possibly share the joke...Absolutely I couldn’t possibly share the joke...Absolutely joyful 😄 long yearned for belated birthday celebration (only 5 months late to the day) with my besties from uni @helenmangham & @lisamjthefaut. Superb champagne & lobster plus smorrebrod (just love the curry Mayo herring) @ektelondon thank you for making us so very welcome & keeping us cosy. #happy #friends #friendship #bestiesforlife #birthday #restaurantslondon #restaurant #diningout #alfrescodining #scandinavianstyle #lobster #champagne #champagnelover
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
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