Christy Spring

Staff Writer

Typically found with an aperitivo in hand, Christy’s personality revolves around eating branded olives, hoarding kitchenware and listening to true crime podcasts. When she’s not losing her house keys, you can find her eating for a living, scouting out the best pastries and making ceramics in the pottery studio.

Christy Spring's articles

Sichuan-style aubergine biang biang noodles

Christmas cooking need not be confined to stuffing and sausages. Inject some fragrance, flavour and fibre into your festive foodstuffs with this recipe for Sichuan-style aubergine biang biang noodles

Published: Monday 9th December 2024
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The new kid on the block: inside the lesser known Italian sparkling wine region of Franciacorta

Often overlooked in favour of prosecco internationally, Franciacorta is Italy’s best kept secret. Christy Spring gets the inside sip

Published: Monday 9th December 2024
The beautiful city of Copenhagen in the snow

The foodism guide to Copenhagen

Few cities have a stronger culinary reputation than Copenhagen. Often cited as the home of modern gastronomy, to eat in the city is a joy. Here, Christy Spring gets the inside line on the hottest spots to dine in town

Published: Monday 2nd December 2024

Causing a stir: mixology at Three Sheets Soho

Three Sheets Soho is not just a pretty face. Brothers Noel and Max Venning have created a temple to comfortable sipping with a menu that isn’t shy to innovate, writes Christy Spring

Published: Wednesday 16th October 2024

The past, present and future of eels on our plates

Eels remain one of the most mysterious and divisive animals that we eat in Britain. Christy Spring gets a line on this fascinating fish

Published: Tuesday 17th September 2024

Thai fried black bream with chu chee sauce

Cooking a showstopping fish supper need not take hours. This fried black bream with a fragrant, coconut-based sauce inspired by the lesser known chu chee pla of Southern Thailand is a sure-fire winner

Published: Thursday 12th September 2024

Nectarine, pistachio and cardamom galette

Pistachio frangipane, cardamom glazed nectarines, and buttery shortcrust pastry will always be a winning combination. Whip up this easy-to-make galette for your next summer soireé

Published: Thursday 1st August 2024

The Foodism guide to New York City

It's no secret that New York City has a class food and drinks scene, but for the uninitiated it can be difficult to unpick. Christy Spring takes a look under the hood of the Big Apple and finds a city firing on all cylinders

Published: Monday 8th July 2024

Makrut lime fried chicken with quick pickled cabbage

Looking for a shareable summer recipe that goes down as easy as a pint of black gold? Christy Spring lays out her go-to beer snack – a crisp and crunchy riff on chicken karaage

Published: Thursday 13th June 2024

Trout ceviche tostadas with avocado crema

Dancing with heat and acidity, this trout ceviche is piled onto crisp tostadas with silky avocado crema and makes for the perfect summer supper

Published: Thursday 30th May 2024

Pre-mixed cocktails you'll actually want to drink this summer

From dirty martini cans, pre-mixed pisco sours and pocket-sized margaritas, we've sussed out genuinely tasty pre-mixed cocktails so you can enjoy your favourite cocktails on the go

Published: Wednesday 22nd May 2024

Wild garlic lasagne

The short wild garlic season is underway. Put these wild greens to good use in this decadent lasagne made with wild garlic pesto

Published: Friday 5th April 2024

A ray of hope for Spanish olive oil's uncertain future

In a changing climate, Belazu is pioneering new techniques in creating excellent olive oil. Christy Spring joins the company in Spain

Published: Wednesday 3rd April 2024

Full English: what is British food and does anyone bother to cook it?

We take a deeper look at British cuisine, going beyond modern conventions to explore a rich heritage of home cooking

Published: Monday 25th March 2024
Restaurant-trained chef turned first-generation farmer, Julius Roberts

Julius Roberts: "The stuff that gets scary is life and death"

Leaving London to run a farm with zero experience is no mean feat. We caught up with chef-turned-farmer Julius Roberts to talk risk-taking, recipes and wallpaper-hungry goats

Published: Tuesday 12th March 2024

Three Japanese mushroom recipes from The Aubrey

From squidgy sandos to crisp gyoza, these three vegan mushroom recipes from The Aubrey guarantee umami goodness by the bucket-load

Published: Wednesday 28th February 2024

Three pasta recipes from Pophams

Host the pasta party of the century with these three recipes from London Fields' beloved Pophams

Published: Friday 9th February 2024

Make your washing machine into a bar: dinner party hosting tips from Alexandra Dudley

From meringue mishaps to the importance of a bag of Maltesers, we catch up with hosting hero Alexandra Dudley to talk all things dinner parties

Published: Wednesday 22nd November 2023

The Best Christmas Sandwiches for 2023

From supermarket sarnies to boujee baguettes, here’s our pick of the best Christmas sandwiches that butter our bread

Published: Monday 20th November 2023

Sophie Wyburd's favourite comfort food restaurants in London

We caught up with recipe writer, content creator and cosy food queen Sophie Wyburd on her favourite spots for comfort food in London. Here’s the verdict

Published: Thursday 19th October 2023