Nibbles #36

One hour pizza dough, a history of Korean food in the UK, and the avocado salad you'll want to make on repeat this summer.

Welcome to Nibbles where once a month I share everything brilliant I’ve been reading on the web as well as some general updates from my kitchen, my vegetable garden during the growing season, and other miscellaneous ‘you really need to know about’ updates.

I’m freshly back from many delicious adventures in Sicily (which I’ll write all about for you soon!) and therefore very unhappy with all the rain we’re having. But onwards and upwards, I’m hoping to barbecue on Friday night (finishing off tests for my first summer barbecue recipe of 2025!) so fingers crossed for no more wind and suitable weather!

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The unfinished temple at Segesta archaeological park on the road between Palermo and Trapani in Sicily.

• Debora has written a great post detailing what moving to France has taught her about French life. Some important notes if you’re heading there on holiday this year!

Twelve things I’ve learned about French life

• Leanne has shared the ultimate guide to growing on your supermarket basil at home:

The Basil Trick: Everything You Need to Know

• David has visited Martin-Pouret, a French vinegar and mustard maker for a brilliant deep-dive into how their traditional products are made:

  A Visit to Martin-Pouret Artisan Vinegar Maker

• Ottolenghi asks the important question: when is a steak no longer a steak?

  Maple-chilli broccoli steaks and a bavette and za’atar salad

• I need to try Scott’s one-hour pizza dough in the Ooni:

  Scott Wiener’s One-Hour, $10k Pizza Dough Recipe

• Yuna and Ha-Joon have written a brilliant history of Korean food in the UK:

  Beyond Fried Chicken

• Julia has finally explained why you rarely see tarragon in American-written recipes, compared to those written here in Europe:

  French? Yes! Russian? Never

• Also, she’s written a great potted history of the humble quiche:

  Having a quickie or the quiche?

On the blog this month I’ve shared a Mexican Avocado Salad that is great to throw together to serve alongside Mexican-inspired meals this summer I created fridge-clearing before the holiday, remembering a few things we ate in Cancun, and whilst the wild garlic season has passed for my new Wild Garlic and Chicken Stir Fry, you can also make it with garlic chives, or just bookmark it for later!

Mexico was everything we wanted it to be. But one part of the food let us down.

Also, over on meal prep website Project Meal Plan I’ve published recipes for Homemade ‘Everything But The Bagel’ Crackers (I warn you, they’re addictive!) and my new favourite Pistachio Date Energy Balls.