OKA Magazine: Summer 2019

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Rocking Rooftops A bird’s-eye view of Notting Hill

Mad About The Medina

How to bring that Marrakesh magic home

It’s Black And White A Swedish twist on a classic Kensington home

Garden Collection Visit oka.com/garden to discover our entire new collection.

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There’s something special about summer, it’s not just the long (hopefully) beautiful days or the chance to use the other half of your wardrobe. It’s the fact that people are more likely to smile as they walk down the street if the sun is out, everyone’s just more sociable in summer. Our diaries become jam-packed with barbecues, al fresco dinners, midsummer parties and holidays.

Summer is a busy time and in this magazine you will find everything you need for the season, except suncream, never forget suncream.

Annabel Astor, Sue Jones & Lucinda Waterhouse Founders of OKA

CONTRIBUTORS Tom Barber

Co-founder of Original Travel and travel editor of Esquire Magazine.

Jo Pratt

TV cook, food stylist and author of new book ‘The Flexible Pescatarian’.

Tim Warrillow

Co-founder of the award-winning drinks mixer brand, Fever-Tree.

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In this Issue

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10-15 Mad About The Medina Go crazy for this colourful Moroccan home.

16-17 The Best Summer Festivals Tom Barber reveals mud-free festivals off the beaten track.

21-29 It’s Black And White

34-39 Rocking Rooftops The sky’s the limit with this vibrant Notting Hill scheme.

44-45 Catch Of The Day Jo Pratt shares some fishtastic recipes from her new book.

46-53 Life’s A Beach Annabel Astor embraces the natural look in Norfolk.

Anders Olsson brings some Swedish style to Kensington.

OK A .C OM Browse the full OKA collection. Your new OKA pieces could be on their way to you in just a click.

58-61 Tuscan Tales Sit back, relax and enjoy this Italian scene.

70-75 How Does Your Garden Grow?

Get your outside space summer ready.

80-87 La La Living Sue Jones makes California dreaming a reality.

92-97 Cut The Mustard We designed a delectable apartment in Dijon.

SP R I NG/SU M M E R 2 019 DI R E C T ORY For our entire range, pick up a copy of our Spring/Summer Directory, available in our stores and to download at oka.com

ST OR E S N AT ION W I DE We have 14 stunning stores situated around the country, and even more opening soon. See P.99 to find your nearest.

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NEW SEASON FURNITURE | NEW SEASON TEXTILES & LIGHTING | NEW SEASON ACCESSORIES

NEW COLLECTION BOLSENA SERVING BOWL £65 ZABIYA DECORATIVE VASE Large £28; Medium £25 (seen with FAUX ENGLISH DOUBLE ROSE STEM £13) DECORATIVE CORAL £120 ILLAPA TABLE LAMP 26cmDiax32cmH £325 (seen with WARNA SILK PLEATED LAMPSHADE 50cmDiax33cmH £195) TAINO RANGE Bar Stool 57x52x99cmH £315; Chair 68x52x86cmH £195 BOHLAM REVERSIBLE CUSHION COVER 56cmSq £95 (seen in Red/Dark Blue and Dark Blue/Lime)

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TOTA L ECL I P SE Art meets practicality with this uniquely elegant pendant lamp.

SMALL ECLISSE PENDANT LAMP 21x10x23cmH £60

I SE A YOU

Hang these prints alone or together to bring a little bit of the aquatic world inside.

SET OF EIGHT CORAL AND SEAWEED PRINTS 44x55cmH £425

FAU X & FA BU L OU S Our faux flowers are so lifelike, you’d be hard pressed to tell them apart from the real thing.

FAUX AGAPANTHUS PLANT £90

A BIT ON THE SIDE

Hand-made from beech, with a ‘weathered’ appearance that gives it plenty of character.

FLORESTA SIDE TABLE 65x45x70cmH £425

RU M BL E T U M BL E Perfect for water or even as tealight holders.

CITY SLICKERS

SET OF FOUR ARLECCHINO TUMBLERS £75

A clever little set, designed for city balconies that are short on space.

SAN SEBASTIAN BALCONY SET Table 122x122x75cmH; Chair 59x59x69cmH

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E DWA R D BUL MER Created by leading interior designer and architectural historian, Edward Bulmer, these plastic-free paints are mixed using only natural pigments and ingredients from sustainable sources. We love them so much we’re now selling them in some of our OKA stores and online.

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HERE COMES THE SUN Make the most of warmer weather with vivid textiles, patterned accessories and picnic pieces that will be the talk of the table.

TANTALLON FLOOR CUSHION £225 PECCIOLI MELAMINE TABLEWARE RANGE From £34 SET OF 40 ASWATHI PAPER NAPKINS AND KHOLPALA BOX £20

TA K E A PEW Ideal for putting your feet up, or as a place for trays of drinks and stacks of magazines.

COSTELLINI VELVET OTTOMAN 47cmDiax45cmH Alchemilla | Blood Orange £220

ON THE BENCH This spacious acacia wood bench features woven all-weather ‘rattan’ for an effortlessly natural look.

LARGE SANDSEND BENCH 220x62x92cmH £625

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MAD ABOUT THE MEDINA Exploring the medina in Marrakesh is always an experience. From the intoxicating spices, to the enthusiastic vendors, sometimes the bustling excitement can feel a little too much.

But occasionally you find a door with a hidden world behind...

To shop the look, visit us online at

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MOROCCO CAYUGA RUG 245x326cm £745 MEVAGISSEY ARCHED WINDOW MIRROR 90x135cm £335 CONISBROUGH CONSOLE TABLE 150x40x79cmH £1,750 BENOA FLOOR LANTERN £75 KITSAI CUSHION COVER 51cmSq £56 CALBOURNE ARMCHAIR 62x74x82cmH £320 ROUND CALLANISH DINING TABLE 123cmDiax75cmH £1,825

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1. VALFERE MODULAR STORAGE COFFEE TABLE SET Corner Chair 85x85x68cmH; Armless Chair 75x85x68cmH; Coffee Table 101x62x33cmH; Corner Table 85x85x68cmH £3,250 2-4. PRINTED LINEN CUSHION COVERS 51cmSq £38 2. Tarawa 3. Majuro 4. Tutuila 5. KITSAI CUSHION COVER 51cmSq £56 6. RANDER CERAMIC STOOL £150 7. OMILLA GLASSWARE From £35 8. SAN SEBASTIAN GARDEN SET Table (not shown) 122x122x78cmH; Chair 59x59x69cmH £2,395

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ou don’t need to have a home in the medina to introduce some Marrakesh magic.

The key to Morrocan style is colour. Don’t be afraid of painting a wall bright yellow or a door a vibrant hue. If this all sounds too much, you can start small with a few cushions and some colourful tableware.

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OMILLA WINE GLASSES £55 SET OF FOUR KERAMAS ACRYLIC TUMBLERS £34 PECCIOLI MELAMINE RANGE From £34 24-PIECE HARLEQUIN CUTLERY SET £98 OPPOSITE PAGE SET OF FOUR SEAWEED FRAMED PRINTS 61x83cmH £325 CAPITAL STORM LANTERNS Large £145; Small £115 SET OF THREE SOMMANT HANGING PLANTERS £295 SAN SEBASTIAN GARDEN SET Table 122x122x78cmH; Chair 59x59x69cmH £2,395 KITSAI CUSHION COVER 51cmSq £56

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TRAVEL

The Best Summer Festivals If you want to join the festival scene but fancy something a little more exotic than a muddy field and a few teens with guitars, then Tom Barber, co-founder of award-winning travel company Original Travel and Travel Editor of Esquire Magazine, may have found the solution...

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fter Glastonbury’s ‘fallow’ 2018, when the festival took a well-earned year off, there are doubtless many OKA customers just itching to sleep in a collapsed tent and develop trench foot whilst standing in thigh high mud for 72 hours this June. If that sounds less than fun (joking aside, Glastonbury is off the charts amazing), then summer sees a number of equally incredible - and less muddy - festivals around the world. There’s no better time to travel somewhere than when the locals are really letting their hair down, so read on for Original Travel’s four favourite global festivals.

Inti Raymi, Cusco, Peru, 24th June 2019 The southern hemisphere winter solstice sees Peruvians celebrate this ancient festival dedicated to the Inca Sun god, Inti. Learn how, in less faint-hearted times, up to 200 llamas were offed in an orgy of sacrifice and worship when the head honchos of the Inca Empire would gather and nod approvingly at a parade of cloth-bound mummies recently exhumed from local temples. Thankfully, it has all calmed down a little these days but Inti Raymi is still a truly exceptional and authentic celebration of the sun, complete with coca leaf reading, regal parades and - mercifully - only one poor llama meeting its maker.

Jodhpur RIFF, India, 10th to 14th October 2019 Timed to coincide with Sharad Purnima, the brightest full moon of the year in northern India, Jodhpur RIFF Festival certainly burns bright. For a start, there’s the incomparable setting: the imposing Mehrangarh Fort that towers over the beautiful blue city of Jodhpur in Rajasthan. Then there’s the bewitching blend of melodic styles as hugely talented music makers from around the world show off their skills to an appreciative audience. Expect to see and hear everything from Trinidadian gospel choirs to Spanish flamenco guitarists and then international DJs spinning tunes late into the night. Coolest of all? The king of cool himself, Sir Mick Jagger, is international patron for the festival. Endorsements don’t come much better.

Las Fallas, Valencia, Spain, 15th to 20th March 2020 We had to get a European festival in there, and after auditioning a cast of thousands, we’ve gone for Valencia’s riotous Las Fallas. Bit of a cheat as it’s actually in March so you’ll have to wait until 2020 now, but no festival goes off with as big a bang - quite literally - as Las Fallas. Even by Spanish standards this is a bonkers festival, where giant effigies lampooning politicians and celebrities are paraded through the streets before being set alight, swiftly followed by the mother of all firework displays, bringing the pyromaniac proceedings to an ear-splitting conclusion. This being Spain, the party then goes on all night and as you pass through each barrio (district) of this hugely under-rated city there are local street parties around every corner, each bigger and better than the neighbours’ and to which outsiders are normally invited to join.

For more details please visit www.originaltravel.co.uk or contact the Original Travel team of experts on 0207 978 7333

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Naadam, Mongolia, 11th July 2019 Mongolia does a mean festival, and the Golden Eagle Festival in extremely remote Bayan-Olgii aimag (province) - where owners show off their eagles’ astonishing hunting abilities - is a contender, but more accessible and no less fascinating is Naadam, celebrated each year on 11th July. Each of the country’s 21 aimags holds a Naadam, with the biggest and best in the capital, Ulaanbaatur. This is a fantastic opportunity to see many of the things at which Mongolians excel, from horse riding in high octane races to wrestling bouts and highly competitive archery tournaments, but also with prizes awarded to the best dressed couple and plenty of music and dancing thrown in for good measure. To truly get in the spirit of things, try that most Mongolian of staples: mutton pancakes, washed down with fermented mare’s milk. Mmmm...maybe not.

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ALL WHITE ON THE NIGHT Lamps are so important, they bring that warm glow that transforms a room into a welcoming space. White lamps have the added benefit of fitting into nearly any scheme.

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NEW NIDELVA LANTERN Small 40x18x53cmH £115 Large 40x18x64cmH £135 (seen with SHORT LED PILLAR CANDLE £12)

LED LIGHTING It’s all glow with our LED lighting. These candles are perfect for those hard to reach spaces (as many can be controlled by remote). Also ideal if you have children or pets, or just don’t want to get wax everywhere. See the full range at oka.com/led-lights

IT ’S BL ACK & W HITE Step through the doors of this period house to see what happens when Sweden comes to Kensington.

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reating homes with a limited colour palette is my way of bringing a hint of Sweden to London. I always think it looks so smart and sophisticated when you don’t have too many colours vying for attention,” Anders Olsson, our Interior Stylist says. “I wanted this home to be practical, for busy people, whilst also stylish.

My sitting room is white and airy with classic sofas and armchairs, I added a little drama with the cushions and bar trolley - every home can benefit from a bar trolley. I panelled the hallway in onyx faux shagreen, it looks so classic and the contrast really sets off the rest of the house.”

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1. GRISEWOOD LAMP AND SHADE Lamp 31x20x42cmH; Shade 31x20x16cmH £175 2. LENOX DRINKS TROLLEY 91x48x88cmH £985 3. AUBOURN 2-SEATER SOFA 182x99x100cmH £2,595 4. ATTICUS ARMCHAIR 78x70x67cmH £985 5. OLETA NESTED SIDE TABLES 60x40x52cmH; 50x40x46cmH £1,100 6. ‘LAND AHOY’ YACHT FRAMED PRINT 104x85cmH £385 7. HATSUMOMO ROUND VASE £45 8. DECORATIVE RESIN RADISH SEED POD Available in Brown | Cream £32 9. WALLACE SQUARE COFFEE TABLE/OTTOMAN 92cmSqx40cmH £1,625 10. MEDEA ON BASE £55

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KENSINGTON

“A home should be incredibly beautiful but also practical.”

Anders Olsson

THIS PAGE 1. HERON FLOOR LAMP 20cmSqx129cmH £265 2. AUBOURN 2-SEATER SOFA 182x99x100cmH £2,595 3. EXTRA LARGE OBAN MIRROR 89cmDia £345 4. TEXTURED LINEN VELVET CUSHION COVER - SPRUCE 56cmSq £64 5. DAHAN CUSHION COVER 51cmSq £48 6. WALLACE SQUARE COFFEE TABLE £1,625 7. HECUBA ON BASE £55 OPPOSITE PAGE 8. WASHAKIE VELVET CHAIR 50x59x98cmH £325 9. DALU FAUX SHAGREEN SIDEBOARD 110x50x80cmH £2,785 10. ACROPORA ON STAND £245

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Anders Olsson

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350x135x79cmH (fully extended); 110x135x79cmH (dropped leaves) £2,495 STAFFORD VELVET DINING CHAIR 45x59x92cmH £325 THIS PAGE PULCINELLA GLASSWARE Set of four from £34 EURYALE CROCKERY Set of four from £50 PISTOL GRIP CUTLERY Set of four from £16

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1-2. FYLI VASES 1. Large £85; 2. Small £19 3. MANIGLIA VASE £35 4. HIMBA SWIRL VASE £65 5. CANDELARIA BAR CABINET 90x48x176cmH £2,650

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SET THE SCENE Some of our favourite pieces from the It’s Black & White scheme.

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“A few dark pieces can really make you appreciate the light, the contrast creates magic.”

Anders Olsson

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6. TEXTURED LINEN VELVET CUSHION COVER £64 7. DAHAN CUSHION COVER £48 8. HERON FLOOR LAMP 20cmSqx129cmH £265 (seen with FULL RECTANGULAR CARD SHADE 30x19x17cmH £130) 9. LENOX DRINKS TROLLEY 91x48x88cmH £985 10-11. COSTELLINI OTTOMAN 47cmDiax45cmH 10. Caviar Velvet £220 11. Aged Tobacco Leather £275 12. OLETA NESTED SIDE TABLES 60x40x52cmH; 50x40x46cmH £1,100 13. ATTICUS ARMCHAIR 78x70x67cmH £985

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DO YOU HAVE THE FEVER? Since their launch, Fever-Tree has dominated the mixer market. We sat down with co-founder, Tim Warrillow, to hear about the journey.

OKA’S PERFECT SERVE: Ingredients 50ml Cotswolds Dry Gin | 150ml Fever-Tree Indian Tonic Water How To Create Fill a glass with ice – more ice means it holds its temperature better and won’t melt as quickly. Gently pour the gin over the ice, and watch the pearlescent louche forming.

Mix with Fever-Tree Indian Tonic Water, to taste.

How did Fever-Tree start?

My co-founder Charles Rolls and I launched Fever-Tree in 2005 to change the status quo and put quality, and importantly choice, back into the category. We went back into the history books to find the most authentic and highest quality ingredients we could and then Charles and I went out into the field to track them down.

After all, when you think that ¾ of a G&T is tonic – it stands to reason that the quality of the tonic is of equal importance!

Why the name ‘Fever -Tree’?

When we started to look into the history of tonic, our research took us to the British Library, where we learned that quinine, the core ingredient in tonic water, comes from the bark of the cinchona tree - colloquially referred to as the ‘fever’ tree and it struck us as an apt name.

What inspires your flavours?

First and foremost it has to complement the spirit it is being designed to mix with - be it gin, whiskey, rum or even tequila.

For example, our flavoured tonic range was designed specifically to complement the unique botanicals found in different premium gins. As an example, our Mediterranean Tonic Water contains sweet, floral notes of lemon thyme and rosemary from Provence to pair with citrus gins, whereas our Aromatic Tonic Water uses angostura bark from South America and pimento berries from Jamaica to create a sweet yet spicy flavour, which goes well with juniper-heavy gins.

Taking the same expertise applied to the development of our flavoured tonics, our range of ginger mixers, such as our Smoky Ginger Ale and Spiced Orange Ginger Ale, have been carefully crafted with naturally-sourced ingredients to enhance the complex flavour notes of the world’s finest rums, whiskies, and brandies.

What advice would you give to entrepreneurs?

My advice to any entrepreneur is to do your research, but also listen to your instinct. There were definitely some nay-sayers for us in the early days, and it’s fortunate we did our best not to listen to them.

What has been the best Fever-Tree moment?

That’s a hard one to answer, there have been so many moments that have made me very proud of our team, our brand and the products we make.

I have been hugely proud of the work we have done with Malaria No More in the fight against Malaria, a cause so closely aligned to our roots. Our commitment has helped the charity to persuade 53 global leaders to commit to halving malaria and inspired pledges of over $4 billion.

I’m very pleased to say we recently announced a new commitment to Malaria No More of £1 million over the next three years through a number of different initiatives.

Embellish A slice of pink grapefruit and a fresh bay leaf.

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“I am completely addicted to Fever-Tree’s ‘Refreshingly Light Ginger Beer’.”

Lucinda Waterhouse

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THE LIFE & CONSOLE OF THE PARTY

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ROCK ING ROOF TOPS A sanctuary from the hustle and bustle of Portobello Road.

Create your own Notting Hill rooftop with our Garden Collection and add a burst of colour with vibrant cushions (just don’t forget to bring them inside again).

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UNDER THE SEA There’s no need to head to the seaside now, with this stunning collection you can experience the joys of the ocean all year long.

1. VIRVEL ON STAND £78 2. ACROPORA ON STAND £245 3. CORAL POT £65 4. CERAMIC NAUTILUS £15 5. VINI ON STAND £140 6. DECORATIVE CORAL £120

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We love creating stunning table schemes for parties and we thought we should test them out in our Chelsea Flagship store.

The OKA supper club hosted

by The Telegraph’s food critic, William Sitwell, was a culinary masterpiece with a delicious menu created by the incredible chefs at Rockcliffe Hall. To book your seat at the table, email supperclub@oka.com

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With thanks to our drinks partners Red Squirrel Wine, Cotswolds Gin and Fever-Tree.

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Fishy Tales William Sitwell, the Daily Telegraph’s restaurant reviewer and MasterChef critic, takes fish up a scale.

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ishing” said the American guide as he cast a line over the water in front of me, “isn’t just about catching fish.” I had travelled a long way to hear this wisdom.

The pool over which his line was now being drawn was part of the Ponoy River which meanders across the remote Kola Peninsula of north-western Russia. “Fishing is about communing with nature, being in the open, breathing in the air.

Often it’s about getting used to your own thoughts and company.

Catching a fish is a side issue albeit an exciting one.” I’m no avid fisherman, but I’ve never forgotten that trip. There was a flight to Helsinki, then another to the grim town of Murmansk. Then a long helicopter ride across a vast stretch of barren and empty land. I didn’t know it was possible in the world to travel for so long over land without seeing any sign of life, not a house, not a road. But the camp that we finally came to – Ryabaga – was a haven of wild comfort. Sleeping tents warmed in the morning by wood-burning stoves, a comfortable sitting in the main building, wonderful food. Of the latter fish featured of course. Each day we would go off to the river in small groups, some in boats, others in helicopters. If a fish was caught the guide would get on the radio and see what other catches had been made along the river by other parties. Then a decision would be taken whether to bring the Atlantic salmon home, or release it back into the river.

I was introduced to a man next to a large chest freezer who opened it and brought out what looked like a large frozen block of timber but that was actually once a tuna fish. He positioned it in front of a huge, industrial bandsaw.

Dexterously he manoeuvred the fish around the blade and before we knew it he’d produced some little cubes of fish. Then he brought out some little decorative plates, some chopsticks and a saucer of soy. By the time the fish was dipped in the soy and in my mouth, it had melted and gone from industrial product to gastronomic wonder.

“Whether it’s warehouse or river, fancy restaurant, fish and chip shop or kitchen table, there’s always majesty in a great piece of fish.”

Whether it’s warehouse or river, fancy restaurant, fish and chip shop or kitchen table, there’s always majesty in a great piece of fish. There’s ceremony of a Dover sole, taken off the bone at a restaurant like Scott’s in London’s Mayfair and brought with little dishes of sauce and vegetables. But what a treat is the great chippie. I had a perfect example of haddock and chips, the fish cooked to perfection at Lewis’s in Newlyn in Cornwall recently.

And when you cook it at home you must just remember that with a great piece of fish you must do it justice by being brave and taking it from the pan or grill earlier than you might think. You can always pop it back and bear in mind that it won’t kill you as we eat it raw anyway. As I did on another journey…in Barbados. I jumped into a little boat with the chef Mark Hix. Once in, he handed me a chopping board, a knife and a lemon. Having caught one, we quickly gutted it and Mark deftly cut it into little pieces. It couldn’t have been fresher if it had been landed straight into my mouth.

As the brilliant Jo Pratt shares some of her favourite fish recipes in these pages, it’s good to bear in mind that every time we eat fish, from fishfinger to fillet, it should be a feast.

Back at base the chef would smoke them, hot or cold. Cold smoked they were as I was more used to, deliciously rich and a little oily. But hot smoked and they emerged as if from a very slow cooker. The skin was flaky and smoky flavoured. They were dishes all the tastier for the story that accompanied them and all the more memorable.

If those were exquisite salmon-tasting moments, it was a less glamorous but just as extraordinary location where I ate the best tuna. It was early morning in the Tokyo fish market, Tsukiji.

The number and variety of fish you see on display here is both a matter of wonder and horror. A dazzling, mesmerising display of colour and range, but you really worry if there could possibly be any fish left after just that day’s catch, let alone day after day… year after year.

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Photograph: Susan Bell.

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CATCH OF THE DAY This season, Jo Pratt is kindly sharing a couple of recipes from her new book, ‘The Flexible Pescatarian’. A TV cook, food stylist and author of seven books, Jo is a regular contributor to various magazines and publications. Formerly she was the food editor for both Elle and Glamour magazines and was named one of Waterstones’ ‘Writers of the Future’.

Smashed avocado and tinned sardines on toast I’ve such fond childhood memories of tucking into sardines on toast at my grandparents’ house on a Saturday at ‘tea time’. It was always the tinned variety in tomato sauce, mashed with a splash of malt vinegar and served on top of hot buttered white toast.

Now, I’ll often make sardines on toast for a quick lunch when working at home. I’ve pimped mine up by adding a few more toppings to make them into a really satisfying meal – not to mention super-healthy.

Time taken: 15 minutes Serves 2 1 ripe avocado (or 2 if they are particularly small) 1 lime Small handful of coriander, roughly chopped ½ red chilli, deseeded and finely chopped Approx. 200g/7 oz tinned sardines, in tomato sauce or olive oil 1 tsp white or red wine vinegar 2 slices toasted sourdough, soda bread or crusty bread Extra virgin olive oil, for drizzling Handful of rocket or watercress leaves Flaked sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

Peel the avocado, remove the stone and put the flesh into a bowl. Squeeze in the juice of half a lime and add the coriander, chilli, a pinch of salt and some black pepper. Smash with the back of a fork and set aside. In a separate bowl, mash the sardines and add the vinegar, a pinch of salt and a good few twists of black pepper.

Lay the toasted bread on plates and drizzle with olive oil. Spoon the smashed avocado on top, then divide the sardines between the pieces of toast.

Photograph: Susan Bell.

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Put the rocket or watercress leaves in a bowl and toss with a squeeze of lime, and a drizzle of oil, and season with salt. Pile these on top of the sardines and finish with a final twist of pepper.

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Smoky haddock and clam chowder This is a really hearty chowder that’s packed with flavour. Steaming the clams in white wine creates a fantastic ‘stock’, which is used to make the creamy broth for cooking the smoked haddock, locking in every possible bit of flavour. Even though it’s quick enough for a midweek meal, it is also elegant enough to serve as a dinner party dish.

Time taken: 40 minutes Serves 4 500g/1 lb 2 oz fresh clams 250ml/9 fl oz/1 cup white wine 2 tbsp olive oil 2 banana shallots or 4 standard shallots, finely chopped 1 bay leaf ¼ tsp ground allspice Pinch of cayenne pepper

Wash the clams in cold water, discarding any that don’t show signs of closing when lightly squeezed.

Heat a large saucepan with a tight fitting lid over a high heat. When hot, add the wine and clams.

Immediately cover with the lid and steam for three minutes until the clam shells open. Drain in a colander set over a bowl to catch the juices, and discard any clams that won’t open.

Heat the oil in a large saucepan and add the shallots, bay leaf, allspice and cayenne pepper. Gently sauté for about eight minutes, until the shallots are nicely softened and starting to become golden.

Stir in the flour and cook for about 30 seconds before adding the potatoes, clam juices and milk, stirring so the flour doesn’t form lumps. Bring to a simmer and cover loosely with a lid. Cook for eight minutes, or until the potatoes are almost cooked through. Cut the smoked haddock into bite-sized pieces and add to the pan.

Loosely cover with the lid again and gently simmer for four minutes, until the fish is just cooked.

Stir through the clams, cream, parsley and chives, and season with salt and pepper. Add a splash more milk if the chowder is too thick, and serve hot.

20g/¾ oz plain flour 2 medium baking potatoes, peeled and diced into 2cm/¾ in cubes 400ml/14 fl oz/1½ cups milk 500g/1 lb 2 oz smoked haddock, skinned 150ml/5 fl oz/ single cream

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1 tbsp chopped parsley 1 tbsp chopped chives Flaked sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

The Flexible Pescatarian by Jo Pratt, £20 White Lion Publishing

Photograph: Susan Bell.

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My Favourite Things Cressida Bonas trained at The Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance and since then has been working on stage and screen.

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