with Sarsons vinegar on them. You can’t beat the smell and taste of homegrown tomatoes.What was the first thing you ever cooked? Pineapple Upside Down Cake in Domestic Science at school. Many years later, it appeared on the menu at J Sheekey.How did it taste

with nibbles of sausage rolls and goujons, the evening ended with delicate slices of birthday cake for all. Happy Birthday, Puffin! And watch this space for details of more party events throughout the year.

What’s your earliest food memory?My late grandma’s special teas. My granddad used to take my brothers to the park to kick a ball about while I helped my grandma make ‘footballers cakes’, which I absolutely loved to do. I now realise that they were

feat which even earned him an obituary in the Guardian). Last evening publishers HarperCollins hosted a delightful champagne-and-cakes soiree with Judith Kerr as guest-of-honour. As we chatted to the delightful Judith, her love of the cat she once

white pepper together. Add the cooked smoked haddock and fold together carefully. Use a 6cm ring mould to shape and portion the cakes.Mix together the egg and milk. Flour the fishcakes all over. Using a flat tray, dip the fishcakes on both sides

cooking disaster? An avocado cake. What would be your perfect family dinner? Having a family. How often do you eat as a family? I often dine with friends but I have no family in London. Do you have any tips on encouraging good table manners? To sit up

avoid peanut butter filling or nuts in cakes or cookies. Some sandwich suggestions include:Tuna and sweetcorn sandwich wrap with mayonnaise.Egg salad sandwich on whole grain bread.Sliced turkey or chicken with mayonnaise, and a slice of cheese

Keel, where we tucked into delicious Fish Stew that would do any sailor proud, and Tomato Pasta, followed by a rather cheeky Chocolate Chilli Cake and Jude’s Ice Cream. As befits the ship’s history, you must partake of a cuppa char – why not try

– parents can wax their skis and nip across to Switzerland for lunch, before collecting the children for tea and cakes at the end of the day! Retaining much of its Savoyard charm, Les Gets is a classicly pretty ski resort. For apres ski, you’ll find

. And at the end of the meal, they’ll ask for an apple or an orange and not be bothered whether it’s a bowl of ice cream or a bowl of fruit salad. And they are rather fond of my Pineapple Upside-Down Cake..