small win

Small Win #42: A sauce worth understanding

Tonnato, a better Niçoise salad + how emulsification works

Apr 19 • Alexina

Small Win #41: Easter granola

Move over Coco Pops! Plus the ethics of chocolate

Apr 4 • Alexina

Small Win #40: Tiramisu(ish)

It's my birthday again!

Mar 22

Small Win #39: A stellar Irish breakfast

In praise of uncomplicated food

Mar 15 • Alexina

Small Win #38: A favourite way with chicory

It's time to double down.

Feb 22 • Alexina

Small Win #37: A romantic meal without reservations

Featuring the cold oil method for fries

Feb 7 • Alexina

Small Win #36: A ragu so good you'd never know it was veggie

Understanding umami pt 2

Jan 18 • Alexina

Small Win #35: Another way with Seville oranges

Beyond marmalade!

Jan 4 • Alexina

Small Win #34: The traditional Christmas canapé, upgraded

I really hate to give Marcus Wareing any credit but...

Dec 21, 2025 • Alexina

Small Win #33: A nourishing bowl of daal

What we can all learn from Indian cooking (+ the chemistry that backs it up)

Dec 13, 2025 • Alexina

Small Win #32: The sticky toffee pudding that won over M&S

I'm proud of this one.

Nov 15, 2025 • Alexina

Small Win #31: A pimped up cheese toastie via Sri Lanka

+ THE TV TRAILER NO ONE HAS SEEN BEFORE!

Nov 1, 2025 • Alexina

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