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There are some things – ingredients, books, gear – that I can’t do without in the kitchen.

Today sees the start of a series of posts about them.

What can’t you do without?

Our vegetable box really reflects the seasons. This week, the preponderance of root vegetables – celeriac, swede, sweet potatoes and large maincrop carrots – plus a cauliflower, tells me it’s winter.

I love this seasonal thing. It’s constantly prodding me to rethink what I’m cooking, rather than letting me settle gently into a rut.

Tesco Leaf Tea, Foil Wrapped, that is.

First, I need to declare my interest in the supplier of the Spanish food we bought for over Christmas. Delicioso is a client of ours at Web Positioning Centre.

Having been working on their online marketing during the run-up to Christmas I’ve spent a lot of time looking at the products, and just had to buy some.

The biggest hits were the Mixed Charcuterie and the Chorizo Primera. Just brilliant – as good as anything I’ve had in this country, in fact.

We’re still making our way through the Manchego cheese and the hand-made Red-legged Partridge Paté – both really good.

Finally, the 50-Year-old Sherry Vinegar is worth every penny for someone as fussy about vinegar as me. For my money, a good Sherry Vinegar is up there with all but the silliest priced Balsamics.

If you’re after great Spanish food and ingredients, take a look at the Delicioso site. We’ve been delighted with what we’ve sampled so far.

Maybe a couple of days too late for most people – and maybe not strictly a recipe – but what the heck, I’ve had my waistline to see to! :-)

Shred your leftover duck like they do with crispy duck in Chinese restaurants. Grab the most interesting rolls you can find, and pop them into the oven to warm/crisp.

Split the rolls, spread with hoisin sauce, load with shredded duck and top with watercress.

Delicious!