Homegrown strawberries that have absolutely loved the recent rain and sunshine combination. I’m gathering some today from my organic garden for strawberry pavlovas – desserts being served tonight in the Lake District near Penrith for guests from Florida, USA.
Soil-grown outdoor strawberries are an incredibly rare thing these days – almost all are grown hydroponically in water on racks inside – and getting soft fruit that’s ripe is a challenge. So it’s always a pleasure to serve my own fruit, grown with love in compost made from previous year’s fruit and veg peelings.
This is just one of many insights into my work as a travelling private chef in the North of England. "Where do you cook?" I hear you ask, "I'm looking for a private chef near me".
Well, this example relates to my work as:
I travel throughout the North - check where I can come and cook for you
