Julie Vellacott - Writer

...something about that plain, rather forbidding lady and her ancient dog moved me. I was sad to see her funeral notice in the local rag last week. I assume Archie had gone long before her. (Connections)

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A light-hearted look at some of the food Noel Coward mentions in his writing.

Christmas - cooking, chefs and memories.

Holidays at Gran's place were a treasured experience.

Use it up first. Also reduce, reuse, recycle.

The last ripe lemon has fallen off the tree! There are lots of small green ones coming on but I'll worry about them when they ripen. I've...

Make your own delicious marinated mushrooms.

A legacy recipe from Grandma.

Old-fashioned cakes are sometimes the best.

Always a favourite - try this tender and delicious butter chicken.

This chilli jam recipe is easy and delicious.

My love affair with food, restaurants and cooking began with a casual waiting job.

Away in the remote cold larder chamber I could sense the excitement, the hectic Saturday night atmosphere of the real kitchen. While...

Why are there so many cookery books on the subject of preparing meals in hurry? It's the fast food thing that bothers me...