She incorporates the kind of zero-waste, ingredient-led style of cooking that Darina champions at her beautiful London restaurant Spring. "During our day at Ballymaloe, Darina had Sami and I demonstrate 15 recipes. She is both gourmand and gourmet.”“I always remember a particular day that I saw Darina at a farmer’s market in Midleton. "We need more people to advocate the case for good food with the same tenacious passion, knowledge and palate as Darina Allen." In the bowl of an electric stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, whisk the crème fraiche and the lemon juice to combine.

Source: Irish Examiner November 24, 2019 12:00 UTC