Sarah - Wood Foodie's Page

There aren't many foodie gadgets that you can easily take on holiday with you that won't break on the trip or be too cumbersome to pack but that is why I love my BBQ Planks. I have just been for my holidays in Wales with my family, we went camping in two fantastic campsites. The first was right next to the sea and we managed to get quite a lot of surfing done and then we went into the Brecon Beacons for a quieter, more rustic holiday and we found just that.

We put up our tent right in front of… Continue

The Roasting Plank Company is all about experimenting with the different flavours of woods and food. I currently
have Roasting Planks, BBQ Planks and Wood Paper in four woods - oak (heavier smoke flavour, great for steaks), beech (subtle sweet flavour), cherry ( subtle mild fruity flavour) and cedar (sweet, spicy flavour).

I have tried so many combinations of foods and wood flavours and mostly have succeeded with some lovely recipes (please see website)but some results have been wierd or someti… Continue

Last Saturday I spent the day with my stall at Milton Abbas Street Fair and had a fabulous day. Milton Abbas is a very picturesque Dorset village and every two years they organise a street fair celebrating their rich history. I even had to dress up and that always adds a sense of occasion.

I love having a stall as it is a great way of spreading the word. Cooking on wood is new for most people in the UK and it is fun watching people's reactions as you explain what it is all about. There was one… Continue

I have three different wood cooking products in my kitchen : Roasting Plank, BBQ Plank and Wood Paper and I practice The Art of Planking ! I know that sounds a bit naff but it is all about back-to-nature cooking and, what I love the most, about experimenting with the different combinations of wood and food.

That is what The Art of Planking is all about, you don't need to follow the intricate instructions of a recipe or be infinitely precise about measurements because it is all about experimenti… Continue