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Article: Viva Burrito

I don't quite remember who proclaimed that 2010 was going to be the year of the Burrito in the UK, who ever said it, is not far off the mark.  Coming from the states where there is a burrito shack on every corner of Main Street USA I went into burrito withdrawal when I moved to the UK eleven years ago.  In the last few years London has seen a few burrito outposts popping up, some of them are rolling out great burritos and some of them.... Well not so.My current favourite burrito joint is Tortilla. They have 4 locations in London serving up burritos that are filling, flavourful and excellent value.  I had the most disgusting burrito in my life from the Soho branch MexiCali. The meat was ov...

Article: Ad Hoc Pineapple Upside-down Cake

I have childhood memories of Pineapple upside down cakes. They were always made with tinned pineapple with Marciano cherries in the center of the rings.  Pineapple upside down cake has always been a kitch favourite of mine.  For the uninitiated, Pineapple upside down cake is like an American version of the French classic Apple Tatre Tatin.  Typically it's made in a cast iron skillet started on the stovetop and finished in the over.  In the Ad Hoc version he does all the magic in the over with the help of a silicone baking pan.

Article: Ad Hoc Buttermilk Fried Chicken

I love fried chicken. almost ashamed to admit that the colonel is a guilty pleasure of the bear and myself.  I know it's easy to make the claim of once you try something stupendous you wont go back the inferior predecessor, in this case it's impossible to go back! The Ad Hoc At Home Buttermilk Fried Chicken is like no other. The legions of devotees in Yountville will attest to it's addictive powers. The herb and lemon brining process infuses the flesh with flavour and ensures it stays moist during the cooking.The crispy coating kicks the southern butt of the Colonel back to Kentucky. So sorry Colonel Sanders, the Brigadier of Fried Chicken is in town and his name is Thomas Keller!