The fabulous General Tso
I had some friends for dinner on Saturday and, for the first time in ages, cooked General Tso’s chicken. This, as some of you may know…
Pig’s head
One of the highlights of my recent trip to China was a lesson in braising a whole pig’s head. I couldn’t resist posing for a few…
Easter weekend
I’m just back from a weekend of unusually traditional English cooking at my parents’ place in Oxford. Roast lamb, new potatoes and a salad with land…
Cosmetic surgery
Last night I cooked a 60th birthday party dinner for my uncle and his family. As you might guess, it was mainly Sichuanese, although I did…
A weekend of cooking
I went to my parents’ place in Oxford for the weekend, and as usual spent most of the time in the kitchen. I love cooking there,…