It begins with the trees. First, the faintest hint of yellow along the edges, then a rush of gold, amber,

Some dishes arrive like a fanfare, golden and glorious; others slip into the table with the grace of a whisper.

There are dishes that speak in whispers, and there are dishes that announce themselves with a kind of regal splendour.

A ricotta, lemon, basil & zucchini tart  (inspired by Julius Roberts, and the gentle art of not overthinking it.) This tart