I was shopping at my fruit seller, and he popped one of these into my basket. I asked him what these were and he mumbled something, I still have no idea what he said. So here I was at home with a fruit, or pumpkin, and no idea what to do with it. I fed Gemini with an image and was educated. Given that it is called the Japanese tiger melon, or Sakare Sweet, this melon belongs to Central Asia, modern-day Iran and Afghanisthan. They moved along the Silk route Eastwood through Ch

This is a simple Mexican recipe that highlights the sweetness of garlic, which is used in abundance. The first step in the recipe is to slow cook the garlic, tonnes of it, in olive oil on a low heat, allowing the garlic to confit and release its sweetness. The chillies come next, adding notes of smokiness and a pop of mild heat. It is a lovely dish that is both rich and complex. I served it over a Carrot and cilantro pancake to temper the spices. This was a lovely small plat

Timbale is a moulded dish, coming from the French term "timbale" meaning "a small drum". Historically, timbale moulds were shaped like drums, hence the name. A timble is a type of shell or container filled with meat, fish, cheese, vegetables, or custard, and it can be turned out into a firm structure. They can be both sweet and savoury and are most often found in French or Italian cuisine. When we look at the world of custard dishes, timbales, soufflés, and brûlées, we see ve