Delicious UK July 2022

July… A month of escaping outside whenever possible: light, fresh air, nature. If you’re feeling in need of calm contemplation (am I the only one who holds my breath when there’s a daunting amount to do?), turn to p18, inhale and feast on the view. You’ll know what I mean when you get there. Then make a list of recipes to create and pack for a picnic extraordinaire. Next, invite people to bring a blanket and share them with you, in park, field or on pebbly shoreline, courtesy of delicious. regular (and favourite) Gill Meller - a man who knows how to make a fire on a beach. I so need to learn that skill. There are serious thoughts afoot, though. I’m sure you’ve been as moved and enraged by…

Great escape If you like the camping, food and music vibe, Rock Oyster Festival, held in a sublime spot overlooking the Camel Estuary (right) in north Cornwall, is the weekend away of dreams. The programme includes chef-led masterclasses and barbecue feasts from a line-up including Jack and Rick Stein, Romy Gill and Rosemary Shrager. The music is equally enticing: the Happy Mondays and Laura Mvula headline, with DJs such as Huey Morgan playing beachside into the night. Good times guaranteed (plus some of the country’s best beaches are a hop and a skip away). Day tickets from £53.50, rockoysterfestival.co.uk Great food on the road Love seeking out producers and trying artisan products? If so, the Somerset Food Trail (15-24 July) is calling you for a few days of roaming around…

voices in food. I love Sherlock Holmes. I live near Baker Street and pass the advert for his museum on the Tube. My fish course for Great British Menu, Be Careful What You Fish For, was inspired by him. I’ve always enjoyed magic - watching it, that is. I’m also a fan of Derren Brown. The mystery, the surprise moment… That’s what I hope to do with my food. I’ve recently got into cycling, but food pretty much takes up my whole life. I don’t have time for hobbies. If I’m not cooking, I’m going out to eat somewhere - it’s all about food! I’m always looking for a new idea or ingredient. I find it captivating. At 15 I was given a work experience placement at The Ritz and…

Sizzling chilli & lime prawns with fried courgettes Serves 1 Hands-on time 20 min Oven time 10 min Toss 6 whole sustainable tiger prawns with the grated zest and juice of 1 lime, 1 crushed garlic clove and 1 tbsp olive oil. Set aside to marinate for 10 minutes. Meanwhile, heat the oven to 200°C fan/gas 7. Slice 1 medium courgette into 0.5cm rounds. Toss with 2 tsp semolina, 1 tsp cornflour, a pinch of salt and 1 tbsp vegetable oil. Transfer to a baking tray and roast for 10-12 minutes until golden. Heat the grill to high. Grill the prawns for 3-5 minutes on each side until just cooked through. In a small pan, melt 20g butter with the grated zest and juice of 1 lime, a pinch of chilli…

STAR EMAIL Subject: Learning to cook with delicious. From: Alice O’Gorman At the start of lockdown, my daughter demanded I make scones. I have flashbacks of cutting out rough circles of dough with a knife as I didn’t own any cookie cutters. Fast forward and I now have an arsenal of kitchen tools, a batch cooking addiction and I pick up delicious. every month. Best of all, I have a little chef, my son [right], who adores helping. As someone who could burn water two years ago, it’s been bliss learning to cook. Thanks for keeping us going! Subject: More to discover From: Sandy Ross I was delighted to see Graz featured [Jun, p121] but was surprised that Ginko (restaurant-ginko.at) wasn’t mentioned. It’s a relaxed cafeteria-style restaurant whose chefs draw…

THE NATURE OF EATING Did you know we rely on only a handful of the planet’s 7,000 edible plants? Kew Gardens’ Food Forever event explores their importance to our future. There’ll be talks and installations by artists including Serge Attukwei Clottey (above with work Shooting at Hunger and architect Farida Abu-Bakare), plus plant-led menus by Dr Rupy Aujla, Zoe Adjonyoh and Tom Hunt. Until 18 September; tickets from £15, kew.org Treasures at your fingertips New app DELLI is like a virtual food and drink market. From chilli oil to bakes (like Bunhead’s, left), browse offerings from producers to collect locally. Currently London-centric, it’s growing UK-wide (filter for items delivered nationwide). “We’re helping people discover local food makers,” says DELLI’s Natalie Lee-Joe. Search ‘DELLI’ wherever you get your apps. Return to…