Practicing what I preach

  Before we get going, a moments silence for the sad loss experienced by Cosmo today. I know he's finding his loss a bitter pill to swallow but it's never a pleasant experience to wake up and find a bunch of toe-rags have broken in to your garage and nicked your beautiful motorbike. This post is dedicated to you, mate.

  Back to all things culinary and a reminder of yesterday's post where I told you about the superb offer on extra virgin olive oil at Sainsbury's. Not only did I tell you about the offer but I encouraged you to get down there to take full advantage. In case you thought I was winding you up, have a look at this lot.

That should last me a little while.

  Surely there can be no more convincing an argument than the sight of my huge number of bottles filling my kitchen counter. At this price, it's cheaper than butter. Hey! I'm not messing around. Get your arse down there and stock up, don't make me tell you again.

  As a weird ending to tonight's post, my supper tonight is a shepherd's pie but without the carbs. What does that look like?, you might ask. Just like a regular one but the topping is a cauliflower mash. I'm anticipating a lot of singular raised eyebrows at this suggestion and to be honest, I'm not sure myself yet but it is the first time I've tried it.

  Cauliflower puree, with its slight bitterness is a traditional accompaniment to slightly sweet seared scallops, so I've made sure my mince filling has a sweetness too, (provided by veg such as carrots and onions before you ask). As it's my first attempt and balance is the key, I'll have a better idea how to season it next time once I've tasted this one. Come back tomorrow for a report.

Kirk out

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