31st Dec, 2008
Our christmas
All the Ottolenghi's were this year, as usual, victims of Christmas madness - customer orders, last minute rush, wrapping up for the a 2 day break...
No matter how much we prepare for it, we always seem to be running frantic: ticking off orders, checking serving instructions, making more gravy (why is there never enough gravy?), running out of mince pies.
The head chefs and shop managers were, by the end of it all, a little bit like zombies in a horror film: slow , dark eyed and running round in circles. Still, they all did an incredible job.
Here's just a few images:














Comments
Made your butter bean salad last night a first course for a supper party - wow ! You now have 6 avid fans in Edinburgh. Just off now to buy your book and certainly will be in to eat on next visit to London.
Many thanks and best regards
David
David, when you get the book try the sweet potato with maple etc.
Yotam
It's nice to see all the faces behind the places!
Happy New Year!
Hi there,
I absolutly adore your shop however as I dont live in London anymore my new love is your cookbook - its amazing! The one recipe I was hoping to find there was the fruit tarts you do... you know the massive ones with lots of fruit or rhubarb on top? I was wondering if you could kindly direct me to the recipe.
Many thanks,
Elle
hi elle,
first, thanks!
the fruit tart recipe is one of those trade secrets we prefer to keep discreet.
however, try to experiment with a simple cake base, topped with almond cream and then fruit.
good luck.
hi my boss has just bought your book and i love it so much you guys are amazing will you be doing any hampers at any time cheers oli :)
Thanks Oli. Why hampers, when you've got the whole shop to choose from?