23 May 2010

brunch with bill, take two

While I may have been too tired to run the allotments cafe this weekend (see seedling sale) I'm never too tired to visit a cafe! So bright and early Saturday morning, G and I caught the train into London and made our way to La Fromagerie

for Spring Brunch with the fabby Australian (now London-based) chef, Bill Granger.

He made his signature Scrambled Eggs on Sourdough Toast; Ricotta Hotcakes with Strawberries, Honey, and Vardon Yogurt; and Zucchini and Feta Fritters with Spring Salad. Here he is tipping the peas into the salad, with Patricia Michelson (who owns La Fromagerie) in the background:

All the dishes were from Sydney Food and Bill's Food, both of which have super breakfast chapters.

Bill's Scrambled Eggs has been our go-to recipe ever since we first tried it: the eggs are gently folded rather than scrambled, resulting in a wonderfully light and creamy texture. And now I think his Ricotta Hotcakes could become a real weekend favorite, too. Already looking forward to next Saturday morning!

12 comments:

  1. Oof, he would have had me at scrambled eggs.

    You lucky lucky thing. I am drooling (whilst eating Pringles - not quite the same standard of cuisine)

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  2. your so lucky, I have lots of his books and cook from them all the time!

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  3. A new way to make eggs...I'm intrigued! Would you mind sending me a few instructions in your next email?

    La Fromagerie runs a wonderful business!

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  4. Ooh I love Bill Granger please please please tell more about where he's based now he's in London.

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  5. I didn't know he was now based in London! To open a restaurant? I've been working my way through the recipes in Every Day and those featured in the Waitrose magazine. There have been some delicious dishes, big hits!

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  6. I am falling off my chair in envy. Bill Granger's is elevated to the status of Nigella in our house - and believe me, for us, that's high praise indeed. Every recipe of his that I've tried has been scrumptious.

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  7. It all sounds super delicious, I will be making the courgette and feta fritters tonight, Abel&Cole delivered a lot of the green beauties ;)

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  8. He's based in London now? Since when?

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  9. Oh, what fun! I love La Fromagerie, and those recipes sound really yummy. Oh dear...now I'm tempted to yet more cookery books!

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  10. Bill does fantastic scrambled eggs!

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  11. I love Bill. I have all his books. If he could come live here, and make me breakfast every morning, I would be very happy.

    He could share the secret of how he gets his teeth so white, too.

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  12. I have a friend who raves about Bill Granger. I had no idea that he had relocated to London, though. Can you actually duplicate his method for scrambled eggs?

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