Mussels the least selfish shellfish

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01 June, 2023

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Come shell or high water

Rugged coastlines, surging tides and deep, cold water put Scottish shellfish in a class of its own. Nick Hammond heads north to taste his way around some seafood hotspots

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Poaching to perfection

Boiling is where the ingredients are submerged in water and boiled at a fairly rapid heat (nearly 100°C). Due to the high temperature, the liquid is bubbling vigorously, turning to steam and reducing,

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Northern ireland’s seafood trails

Tap, tap, tap. Tap, tap. “Oh, there it goes – that wee one’s for the pot.” The mussel in my hand slowly and silently hinges shut, like a lid on a fancy electronic bin. “If it closes completely that’s

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The art of french pommes de terre

Executive chef and partner of Maison François in London’s St James’s, Matthew has spent time in many top-end restaurants in the UK and further afield, including the three-Michelin-starred kitchens of

Country Life

Come shell or high water

Rugged coastlines, surging tides and deep, cold water put Scottish shellfish in a class of its own. Nick Hammond heads north to taste his way around some seafood hotspots

delicious.

Poaching to perfection

BBC Countryfile Magazine

Northern ireland’s seafood trails

Coast Magazine

Foodie news

Every month, Alex Fisher brings you mouthwatering news featuring top chefs, best local food, great places to eat and new coastal recipes to try

The Week UK

Food & drink

LEISURE

delicious.

The art of french pommes de terre