The name’s origin is debateable, but folklore associates it with charcoal workers (carbonari). To recreate the mood, Trota tasked Salmon and Fidget with some flue maintenance. Quite an ask, so you might think the duo’s reward would be forthcoming. But no – Trota, mistress of delayed gratification, insists that only after a thorough shower are our heroes re-admitted to the cartoon kitchen to finally tuck in. Continue reading
It doesn’t look at you and it doesn’t have a twitchy tail, so get over it! This is Fidget’s big stumbling block – Salmon’s, too, for that matter: even the slightest seafood connection is viewed with deep suspicion. Continue reading
With spring in the air and Fidget in the hammock, thoughts naturally turn to the noble asparagus… Continue reading
Daft bat, but you can perhaps forgive Trota for getting a little carried away… Continue reading
A talented team of compliant sous-chefs can be a great help in the kitchen… Continue reading
Fresh from a few days in sun-kissed Italy, and reflecting on some colourful local traditions, Fidget got a bit carried away with the sweet peppers. Continue reading
Put everything in the pan, let it cook for two hours, take out and serve. That’s it.
Now, apparently some people still prefer their fish served wrapped in newspaper… Continue reading
Fidget is in trouble – big time… Continue reading
The simplest dish ever, you might say; but will it have Salmon reaching for that bottle of ketchup? Continue reading
Chez Rowe 