Feedback with Rick Stein
Rick Stein believes food goes far beyond what’s on the plate. For him, it’s about the people you share it with, the memories that stay with you, and the few indispensable ingredients that make cooking truly special.
A Passion for Food
Whether it’s the simple Copernicus sausage in his fridge or an indulgent roast turbot with Hollandaise, Rick celebrates food as a joyful connection between flavor, tradition, and togetherness.
Rick Stein’s Christmas
In his new book, Rick Stein's Christmas – Festive Recipes, Memories & Stories, he reflects on childhood Christmases and modern-day celebrations, from cozy Cornish gatherings to determined holiday cooking sessions in Australia.
Essential Ingredients
“I would say fish, but also olive oil, garlic, chillies, salt, pepper and vinegar.”
Memorable Meals
Rick believes that what makes a meal unforgettable often depends more on the company and the setting than the food itself.
He recalls one such moment during his tour:
“When I was on my tour I went to Riley’s Fish Shack, in King Edward’s Bay, Tynemouth. It’s fantastic, two shipping containers lined with driftwood are joined together down on the beach. It was a really cold day, and they have little wood burners at table height. On the menu that day was exactly the right dish — a lovely crab souffle with thermidor sauce.”
Author’s Summary
Rick Stein reflects on the deep link between food, memory, and companionship, weaving festive stories and flavours from Cornwall to Australia into one heartfelt culinary journey.