North London Food & Culture

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Kentishtowner Kitchen: Braised Beef Cheeks at Kentish Canteen

“At the moment we have these amazing s-l-o-w cooked cheeks in red wine on the menu,” says owner Wendy. “It’s a very tough and lean …

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Kentishtowner Kitchen: Mum-made granola by The Fields Beneath’s Gavin Fernback

There is no anecdote about the granola. I didn’t eat it as a boy, nor did my mum get the recipe from her mother, who …

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Kentishtowner Kitchen: Ham Hock Terrine by Colonel Fawcett’s Dorian Kirk

This is a recipe to impress people as it looks very smart. It can be prepared a few days in advance ready to assemble on …

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Kentishtowner Kitchen: Jerusalem Artichoke Soup

Snow means soup, right? And this most fascinating – and seasonal – of ingredients is all over neighbourhood restaurant menus at the moment. Recent spots …

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Kentishtowner Kitchen: Pane Vino’s Gnocchi Di Ricotta

Says chef-patron Stefania Berdini: ‘This is the recipe for our gnocchi di ricotta at Pane Vino, a long-term favourite in the restaurant. Buon appetito!’ 1. …

Eating & Drinking

Kentishtowner Kitchen: Declan O’Hanlon’s Steak, Ale & Cheddar Pie

Declan O’Hanlon has been at Camden Lock with his popular West Yard Pies for two years. Here’s his winning pie recipe – perfect for a …

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Kentishtowner Kitchen: Farmer Tom’s Overnight Mutton Shoulder

Says Farmer Tom: ‘Mutton is the meat from a sheep over two years old, though the best comes from a ewe that is at least …

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Kentishtowner Kitchen: The Junction Tavern’s Chocolate Salami

Says Junction Tavern owner Jacky Kitching: ‘Our Head Chef Jimmy Tirinzoni is Italian. This is his easy-to-make, ‘no-cook’ recipe for a chocolate ‘salami’. You can …

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Kentishtowner Kitchen: Patisserie Diaries – Bread

When people now ask ‘What do you do?’, I still find myself seeking to justify my sabbatical, pointing out that while I am a student, …

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Kentishtowner Kitchen: Wintry Fish Stew

It’s freezing right now, isn’t it? And I think this time of year, more than any other, ushers in a transient hibernation mode, before we …

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