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Welcome to On the Kob
A warm welcome from Debbie and the story of how a South African dining room table led to a North London cooking school.
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From Starving to Seder-Ready
Pesach, the festival of freedom, is just around the corner. And while the Seder itself is a beautiful, meaningful evening, let us be honest — the day leading up to it is a different story entirely. Everyone seems to wake up starving, the kitchen is already in full swing, and the last thing you need is to be fielding requests for food every twenty minutes.
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Drab to Fab: My New Culinary Haven
How a kitchen renovation transformed not just my cooking space, but my love of being in it.
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Salivating for Summer: Cooking in July
Ah, July. Summer loving, indeed.
As the warm sunshine envelops us and the pace of life slows down, it is time to unlock the art of doing summer well. With simplicity as our guiding star and a more relaxed rhythm to the days, cooking takes a gentle step back — and easy enjoyment becomes the main course.
As a proud Cancerian with a natural affinity for creating a homely atmosphere, this is how I intend to enjoy my summer cooking this season.
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Cinnamon Buns
This weekend's must-make? Cinnamon buns, without question. There is something magical about that first bite of a warm, freshly baked cinnamon bun dipped into a cup of coffee, especially after a fast. This is my ideal post-Yom Kippur tradition — and one of life's genuine little pleasures.
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The Best Roast Chicken
Let us talk about roast chicken. Simple, honest, good old chicken. Most people can make a decent roast chicken — but a truly excellent one is harder to come by.
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Creamy Salmon Pasta - Whip It Up in No Time
Cream is not typically my thing. But with a portion of salmon and a pot of double cream in the fridge, and dinner for two to sort out, I was rather cornered. I found this recipe and it absolutely stunned me. It is creamy without feeling heavy, and it truly hits the spot every single time.
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Camembert Pull-Apart Bread — Say Cheese!
We are taking a loaf of sourdough and transforming it into something truly extraordinary. This Camembert pull-apart bread is the kind of dish that stops conversation the moment it arrives at the table and starts it up again immediately.
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Embracing Kitchen Mishaps: My Unforgettable First Meal
If you are anything like me, you have probably had your fair share of kitchen mishaps that left you wondering what on earth you were thinking. I have had my own blunders over the years — ones that have given me more than a few laughs, and more than a few lessons along the way. But there is one experience in particular that has never left me. It happened when I was just a teenager taking my very first bold steps into the world of cooking. My first culinary mishap was not just
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Chrain - The Bitter Bite of Freedom
Welcome to the world of Chrain — the quintessential Jewish condiment that is as sharp as it is delicious. More than just a sauce, Chrain carries real meaning. It brings a sense of bitterness to the table and a powerful reminder of our history.
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