Javier is a Basque born, trained chef and hospitality professional, owner of Basco Fine Foods, a Spanish food and drink importer based in Yorkshire. He regularly runs client food and drink events around the country and he is a course tutor at Hartingtons of Bakewell cookery school. Javier’s passion lies on bringing quality Spanish ingredients and recipes to as many people as possible.
Twitter: @bascofinefoods
Instagram: @mrbasco
Hola! My name is Javier De La Hormaza, a Basque born, adopted Yorkshire man, trained chef but lifetime cook, lover of food without gels or froths, hospitality professional turned food importer. Hope you enjoy my blog!
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Tel: 01937 845 767
Email: info@bascofinefoods.com
Unit 427C Birch Park
Thorp Arch Estate
Wetherby, West Yorkshire
LS23 7FG
This is a very ‘chefie’ salad but it is quick and easy to make and looks good. To smoke the beetroot, you can either use a smoke gun or for a more rustic method, you can burn some woodchips on a steel tray with the beetroots sitting on rack covered with tin foil. The sweet smokey beets work really well with a creamy goats cheese and the use of pickled shallots brings acidity to the mix.