We couldn’t let an event like National Curry Week go by without mentioning it in the blog, after all it is one of our staples in the SK kitchen. The beauty of curry is that it has such variety. Whether you like it hot with lots of chili (always fresh ones of course) or prefer […]

It’s British Egg Week, so tell us, do you like them scrambled, fried, poached or hard-boiled? The beauty of eggs is that they are ultimate convenience food, packed with nutrition (18 different vitamins and minerals are in one egg) and massively versatile.

It might be a little early to get too optimistic about the chances of whichever home nation you support winning the Rugby World Cup (although England fans will be sweating the result against Australia tomorrow) but there’s no reason not to settle down and enjoy the spectacle of this great sporting event! We love the […]

What do apples, venison, blackberries, oysters, crab, parsnips and runner beans have in common? They are all in season during British Food Fortnight, which we are currently marking.

Why not use Mexican Independence Day (September 16th) – as an excuse to enjoy a themed dinner? Don’t worry about it being too spicy, there’s options for everyone and if you’re cooking it yourself, you can be as brave (or restrained) as you like with the spice! The main thing about Mexican food is the […]

Isn’t it hard to get back into the routine after such a long summer break? Getting those packed lunches sorted and of course the snacks ready when the hordes come streaming through the door declaring: “I’m starving…….what have we got to eat?”

The Burger is King and on National Burger Day who could argue? The humble hamburger has come a long way over the years. Its true origins are something of a mystery. Hamburger patties originated, surprisingly enough, in Hamburg, Germany, but when you think of them today, you are more likely to bring to mind the […]

If music be the food of love play on – we couldn’t agree more with that sentiment here in the SK kitchen. We wonder whether people attending this week’s Leeds and Reading music festivals will feel the same?

The Great British Beer Festival is taking place this week, so we couldn’t let this pass without discussing pairing beer and food. It’s important to remember that beer is food. Real beer, and we are not talking about the mass produced fizzy bland big sellers here, is full of vitamins, minerals, proteins and antioxidants. In […]