One Two Culinary Stew presents MY PERSIAN KITCHEN @ SIGNORELLI’S DELI 31.05.2023

Posted on 14/05/2023 by One Two Culinary Stew

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PERSIAN NIGHT AT THE DELI!

One Two Culinary Stew presents MY PERSIAN KITCHEN @ SIGNORELLI’S DELI – a delectable journey of Persian flavours and aromas with nourishing ingredients, fresh herbs and fragrant (not fiery) spices.

Cambridge chefs Sirous and Abigail of My Persian Kitchen will share their love of Persian cooking, inspired by Sirous’ family recipes. They use fresh, local and quality ingredients for their dishes, supplemented whenever possible with seasonal herbs and vegetables grown in their very own allotment.

Join My Persian Kitchen’s first pop up in the cosy and leisurely setting of Signorelli’s Deli – the delightful café, deli and wine shop on Burleigh Street in Cambridge city centre.

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Courtyard Kitchen, The Fitzwilliam Museum – Cambridge (UK)

Posted on 09/05/2023 by One Two Culinary Stew

Combining food and culture! The Cambridge Dining Company (CDC Events), who have an established reputation, are now operating Courtyard Kitchen at The Fitzwilliam Museum. This newly refurbished contemporary café is a real gem, offering delicious food, a cheerful ambience and excellent service for brunch, lunch, cake, pastries and drinks. This delightful eatery, located by the museum shop, offers so much more than a simple café.

Anyone can pop into the café. It’s not necessary to visit The Fitzwilliam Museum’s exhibitions and galleries to eat at Courtyard Kitchen – although I highly recommend a wander to admire the beautiful art and artefacts in this historic Cambridge landmark – all free entry. Friends of the Fitzwilliam members receive a 10% discount on Courtyard Kitchen’s food and drink.

I was kindly invited by CDC Events to sample a variety of Courtyard Kitchen’s dishes. For my lunchtime visit, Paulo and I took the opportunity to explore the museum’s current exhibition Islanders: The Making of the Mediterranean (which is also free but needs to be pre-booked).

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One Two Culinary Stew presents NOW NOW SOUTH AFRICAN FOOD CO @ SIGNORELLI’S DELI 02.03.2023

Posted on 01/02/2023 by One Two Culinary Stew

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One Two Culinary Stew presents NOW NOW SOUTH AFRICAN FOOD CO @ SIGNORELLI’S DELI – a journey into the deliciously diverse cuisine of South Africa, rich in vibrant flavours and aromatic ingredients, as prepared by Jane who grew up just outside Cape Town.

Jane of Now Now South African Food Co made her mark in Cambridge’s street food scene with her cheerful trailer and authentic “bunny chow”. This pop up will take her family recipes to a cosy and leisurely setting at Signorelli’s Deli – the delightful café, deli and wine shop on Burleigh Street.

Take a seat at Jane’s inviting communal table and get a belly full of sunshine!

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Sunday Lunch at Cotto, Cambridge Country Club – Bourn, Cambridgeshire (UK)

Posted on 22/01/2023 by One Two Culinary Stew

It was a huge blow to Cambridge’s food scene when Cotto had to close its doors at The Gonville during the pandemic in 2020. This revered restaurant owned by chef Hans Schweitzer and his partner Ruth was a top dining destination, having begun its existence on East Road in 2008 and steadfastly becoming a Cambridge institution over the years. I wrote about Master Chef Hans Schweitzer’s prestigious culinary history and my past dining experience here.

Those of us who missed the gastronomic delights and fantastic hospitality provided by Hans, Ruth and their team are delighted that Cotto is back. The restaurant has a new home in the impressive Cambridge Country Club, which boasts a golf course as well as wellness, spa and dining facilities in Bourn, Cambridgeshire – about 10 miles west of Cambridge.

The entire F&B service at the Cambridge Country Club is being run by Cotto, which includes the Spikes Bar (casual breakfast, lunch and drinks), Cotto Lounge (lunch, Afternoon Tea, Sunday Lunch and evening fine dining) and Garden Suite (parties and events). The Food & Beverage facilities are open to everyone – not just members of the Club. Cotto’s much-missed evening fine dining is due to start after some finishing touches, so diners will once again be able to enjoy chef Hans’ beautiful and delicious culinary masterpieces.

In the meantime, my Sunday Lunch in the Cotto Lounge was a fine dining experience in itself with chef Hans’ signature style, presentation and menu, all impeccably executed by the team and coupled with the same excellent service I’ve always experienced at Cotto.

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One Two Culinary Stew presents BREWBOARD X SIGNORELLI’S BEER & FOOD TASTING 16.12.2022

Posted on 01/12/2022 by One Two Culinary Stew

One Two Culinary Stew presents BREWBOARD X SIGNORELLI’S BEER & FOOD TASTING – a refreshing and delicious evening of 3 BrewBoard beers to sample, paired with Mediterranean cheeses and cured meats from Il Mercato by Signorelli’s.

The experience will be followed by a 2/3 pint of a surprise 4th beer to enjoy with a shared platter of sweet nibbles prepared by Signorelli’s Deli.

The event includes an exclusive taste of Signorelli’s savoury sourdough made with BrewBoard’s Fathergrime hopped stout. This speciality loaf – named ‘Il Saporito’ – won Bronze at the 2019 World Bread Awards.

To add to the merriment, the pairings will be presented by Stuart (BrewBoard brewer) and Alex (Signorelli’s).

The tasting will take place in the ‘secret cellar’ at BrewBoard’s new Taproom on Cambridge’s historic Green Street.

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One Two Culinary Stew presents MY PERSIAN KITCHEN @ KINGSTON ARMS 28.09.2022

Posted on 30/08/2022 by One Two Culinary Stew

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One Two Culinary Stew presents MY PERSIAN KITCHEN @ KINGSTON ARMS – a delectable Small Plates Dinner of Persian flavours and aromas with nourishing ingredients, fresh herbs and fragrant (not fiery) spices.

Cambridge chefs Sirous and Abigail of My Persian Kitchen will combine their love of Persian cooking (inspired by Sirous’ family recipes) and their culinary experience in French and Italian cuisines.

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One Two Culinary Stew presents MY PERSIAN KITCHEN @ KINGSTON ARMS

Posted on 01/02/2022 by One Two Culinary Stew

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One Two Culinary Stew presents MY PERSIAN KITCHEN @ KINGSTON ARMS – a delectable journey of Persian flavours and aromas with nourishing ingredients, fresh herbs and fragrant (not fiery) spices.

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Coconut Lime Loaf Cake

Posted on 04/01/2022 by One Two Culinary Stew

My recipe for this moist and zesty coconut lime loaf cake is so easy to make (let’s face it, I only take on simple bakes). It’s a great alternative to the ever popular lemon drizzle. The coconut and lime flavours impart a tropical vibe, bringing the sun into your kitchen. We can all use a dose of metaphorical sunshine these days!

There’s a trick to bringing out the full taste and aroma of the lime, which is to rub the zest and sugar together to release the lime’s essential oils and infuse the sugar. A microplane / fine grater works well to remove the outer layer of the zest (make sure you don’t grate the white pith – it’s very bitter and you definitely don’t want that in your cake).

I use the coconut milk left over from my coconut rice recipe (you can use a bit less in the rice recipe, so you have 250ml for the cake). Coconut milk doesn’t have a long fridge life after the tin has been opened, so keep it tightly closed and use it in two or three days.

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One Two Culinary Stew presents THE BAKING JIN – EAST MEETS WEST @ SIGNORELLI’S

Posted on 15/10/2021 by One Two Culinary Stew

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NEW POP UP ALERT! I’m bringing a fun and exciting event to the Cambridge food scene with The Baking Jin and Signorelli’s.

One Two Culinary Stew presents THE BAKING JIN – EAST MEETS WEST @ SIGNORELLI’S, a sweet (mostly) and savoury parade of creative dishes and bakes inspired by Jin’s native Malaysia and beyond.

Take a culinary journey through the palate and indulge in Jin’s carefully designed and finely prepared menu of vibrant flavours and striking textures.

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That Chicken And Olive Thing (Recipe from The OliveOlive Mediterranean Cookbook by Pam & Rob Marsden)

Posted on 31/07/2021 by One Two Culinary Stew

I’ve been a loyal customer of OliveOlive for several years now, regularly stocking up on their excellent halloumi and extra virgin olive oil from Cyprus. I have the added foodie bonus that this Cambridgeshire based company is local to me so my orders are delivered by owners Pam and Rob Marsden – a nice opportunity for a little chat. I often see them at markets and foodie events too.

Their first press, unfiltered olive oil comes from Pam’s family farm in Cyprus. It’s produced in a coastal village using handpicked local olives and cold pressed within 24 hours. It really is of superior quality, including their olive oils fused with basil, chilli, garlic, lemon or oregano. Their Cyprus Village halloumi is handmade the traditional way by their friends in Cyprus, the Stefani family. It’s way better than the supermarket stuff. These personal connections are the best kind of quality control.

Our cooking often features their products so I was excited to learn that Pam and Rob wrote their own recipe book – The OliveOlive Mediterranean Cookbook, published by Meze Publishing. I was looking forward to checking out all the recipes so I was delighted when Pam and Rob gave me a complimentary copy.

The cookbook features 45 recipes contributed by Pam, her family, their friends, customers and chefs who use OliveOlive’s products in their restaurants. There is page after page of mouth-watering photography of the dishes but I also liked the personal photos… the family farm, Pam’s relatives (mum, dad, aunt and uncle) in Cyprus as well as Pam and Rob on the farm and in their kitchen.

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