Fidget certainly gets around in the kitchen and he loves playing with Trota’s latest toys: the state-of-the-art savarin tin, the whisk that incorporates the most air, the piping bag that gives perfect icing results… not to mention his latest finds in tasty products and gourmet ingredients. So, if something gets his pawprint of approval, we’ll let you know: Fidget Approved. Continue reading
Fidget has gone all Eastern this week. Big fans of sushi – and Japanese food in general – Trota and Fidget have had a go at making a simple and tasty meal at home; husband Salmon wasn’t planning to be gone fishing, so he may reach for that can of baked beans after all… Continue reading
Fidget’s representatives visited the BBC Good Food Show at Olympia this weekend. They met three gods from Fidget’s culinary pantheon and even brought back signed copies of Paul Hollywood and Mary Berry’s The Great British Bake Off Everyday and The French Kitchen by Michel Roux Jr. Fidget is beside himself with excitement – he hardly slept all night!
What do you get if you whizz up “…some garlic, a red chilli, some lime and a bunch of coriander – stalks and all – with a slug of olive oil?”: Jamie Oliver, of course!
Anyway, moving on – inspired by Jamie’s 30-minute meals, Fidget has whizzed up something marvellous today, with just a few ingredients and in double-quick time. Would you like to try? Continue reading
The easiest marble loaf ever, Fidget can make it with his eyes closed! Not that he can as easily escape Trota’s inquisitive gaze when he is baking, though… Continue reading
Today, the Rowe household is having paella. Good times, you might think – but not so, judging by Salmon’s face… He’s never really understood Trota’s thing about themed dining… Continue reading
French patisserie goes down a treat in the Rowe household; if Salmon is out fishing (he says) for the day, that is… Not always easy to get a good result, but Trota is very determined… Continue reading
An invitation from Fifi doesn’t come around very often. That’s why Fidget has been pretty excited all week. And what better to take to her next vintage tea party than traditional scones… Continue reading
Chez Rowe 