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The Norfolk Foodie Series

by Samantha Mattocksupdated on July 14, 2020June 20, 2020 Leave a Comment on The Norfolk Foodie Series

With lockdown resulting in all horse shows around the world being on a pause, and printing of The Arabian Breeders’ Magazine on hold for the time being, I have had the luxury of time to explore other avenues in my life. One of these has been a long-held desire to conduct a series of interviews …

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Beautiful June

by Samantha Mattocksupdated on June 1, 2020June 1, 2020 Leave a Comment on Beautiful June

Pinch punch, first of the month. I hope that everybody is keeping safe and well. As we all know, we are living in challenging times, and I find it easier to concentrate on what I have, rather than have not, right now. We are all seeing so much change and uncertainty, and for me, I …

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  • The dawn of a new week... Life seems to be increasingly hard at the moment for so many people, myself included. Things keep getting on top of us all, good news seems to be thin on the ground, and there is an underlying anxiety that niggles away at your waking thoughts, as well as waking you at night. We all know that we need to he kind to each other, but we must also remember to be kind to ourselves. Wishing everyone a good week ahead, and will the sun shine for us all.
  • What a beautiful dessert to finish my relaxed lunch @brasteds today. This dish looks as though it is on fire - just stunning! The food and the company was as amazing as ever. Brasteds really is the perfect place to escape from all the insanity, even if just for a few hours. Thank you to all the team for taking such good care of us 🧡
  • This week’s Wednesday recipe is inspired by watching a fellow MasterChef contestant @thomasinamiers on @saturdayjamesmartin – sweet potato and chorizo empanadas, made with puff pastry. This deliciously light pastry bites are made using leftover pastry from last week’s pithivier, a couple of sweet potatoes that have been sat in the vegetable rack, chorizo – I always have some lurking in the fridge – peas from the freezer, and dried herbs. The flavours are amazing, with the strong Spanish chorizo giving a lovely warmth to the empanadas.   Best of all, the recipe makes enough of the sweet potato and chorizo mixture made to have leftovers for the following night – perfect for a frittata! Just add beaten eggs and pop into an oven for a few minute to have an easy family dinner. I made a cheats’ mayo for the empanadas – a good dollop of @hellmannsuk with the juice of half a lemon and some fresh parsley stirred through. The perfect counter to the sweet flavours of the empanadas. Why don’t you make these tonight? Recipe link in bio.
  • Sharing a very special interview in my The Norfolk Foodie series for World Mental Health Day. Charlie Hodson talks candidly about his struggles as he came to terms with abuse, and how he is now enjoying just being himself. More than ever, be kind, make sure your friends are okay, and even though we cannot hug one another, we can still tell people we love them. Link in bio. #worldmentalhealthday #bekind
  • When is a pie not a pie? When it is a posh pie, or a pithivier to be precise. And when you add Vacherin Mont d'Or, then it really is something special. Michelle @earshamstdeli kept this beautiful cheese back for me, and rather than following the more traditional baked route to have with bread, I used a @deliciousmag dish to celebrate the flavours of this amazing mountain cheese. I have wanted to try this Jura delight ever since I watched @galettigram talking about it, and this pithivier was surprisingly light. The cheese was topped with pancetta, and onions cooked in white wine, herbs and - my twist - sherry. With some fresh cabbage and some homegrown sautéed potatoes, this was perfect Friday evening comfort food. Just add a good pinot noir for total happiness.
  • Wednesday recipe time - and this dish is delicious! Like most casseroles, it tastes even better the next day. Old Hall Farm pork shoulder, Norfolk Raider cider, local mustard, and a drop of Old Hall Farm Jersey cream to bring the dish together. Enjoy with cooked Bramley apples, green vegetables, and potatoes of your choice. Happy cooking!   Link in bio.
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  • This year has definitely been the year of cancellations, so it was with great relief that on that ridiculously wet Friday at the end of September, I found myself returning to one of my favourite places in Norfolk - @brasteds Read all about my visit through the link in my bio.
  • If you are looking for weekend inspiration, you need look no further than this! I am a huge fan of one-pot cooks and this beautiful piece of lamb from @thebutchershouseltd was slow cooked on a bed of potatoes, peppers, homegrown tomatoes, and garlic. Add some @yarevalleyoils rapeseed oil and some herbs, and you have a local version of @ricksteinrestaurants lamb kleftiko from Venice to Istanbul. This is one of my favourite go-to dishes for an easy Sunday roast. Just add feta for that final flourish, grab a bowl, and enjoy!
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