Gizzi Erskine

London

Author and Food Writer at Freelance

Founder and Writer at Gizzi Erskine

Chef. Food and travel writer. owner @purefilthfood Sometimes on the telly. @the_mutha_ship @beaumontlondon

Articles

Beach fish Platter

2 weeks ago | gizzierskine.substack.com | Gizzi Erskine

Many of you will know that I’ve moved recently and that after 20 brilliant years in Hackney, I am now living in Walthamstow. I was incredibly lucky in Dalston, as only a 10-minute walk, got me to London fields where I had the most incredible produce at my fingertips. Fin and Flounder, Hill& Szrok, Secret smokehouse, Pavilion and all the Turkish greengro…Keep reading with a 7-day free trialSubscribe to Gizzi Erskine to keep reading this post and get 7 days of free access to the full post archives.
Szechuan Duck skewers with Cherry and star anise sauce

3 weeks ago | gizzierskine.substack.com | Gizzi Erskine

The first of the cherries hit, my local greengrocers. They’re from Italy, tiny, but incredibly sweet and juicy. Havin this greengrocer here is brilliant as I’m now creating my recipes based on what they have in that’s seasonal and new. Shout out to Bora and Son in Walthamstow village. I wanted to make a cherry sauce spiked with blood orange juice, star …Keep reading with a 7-day free trialSubscribe to Gizzi Erskine to keep reading this post and get 7 days of free access to the full post archives.
I’ve lost weight and I look great - why can’t I shout about it?

3 weeks ago | inews.co.uk | Gizzi Erskine

I’ve been called arrogant all my life. I don’t think I’ve ever woken up in the world unsure of who I was or why I was here. I’ve been graced with a strong sense of self and a clear identity. It’s given me confidence. Me and my friendship group are peaking physically at the moment. I know I look great. I’ve lost weight, I’ve got my style back and I’m feeling on top of the world – so why is it programmed into me that it’s not ladylike to shout it from the rooftops?
I’m a smart, good looking over-achiever - why isn't it OK to say so?

3 weeks ago | inews.co.uk | Gizzi Erskine

I’ve been called arrogant all my life. I don’t think I’ve ever woken up in the world unsure of who I was or why I was here. I’ve been graced with a strong sense of self and a clear identity. It’s given me confidence. Me and my friendship group are peaking physically at the moment. I know I look great. I’ve lost weight, I’ve got my style back and I’m feeling on top of the world – so why is it programmed into me that it’s not ladylike to shout it from the rooftops?
Studying survival kit

3 weeks ago | bbc.co.uk | Emily Angle |Annie Rigg |Elly Curshen |Gizzi Erskine

Doing a last minute cramming session? These super snacks will give you the energy to keep going.
Lamb and cumin Belt noodles

1 month ago | gizzierskine.substack.com | Gizzi Erskine

Are you craving something bold and full of flavour? Something familiar, but new? Let me introduce you to these Lamb and cumin belt noodles – the perfect fusion of spice and history. This Substack is reader-supported. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. The noodles are big, chewy and loaded with the rich flavours of Northern China.
I thought I 'just' had ADHD - in fact, I also had a form of bipolar

1 month ago | inews.co.uk | Gizzi Erskine

The rush of cold air that filled my head the first time I took Ritalin was wild. As it evaporated, my brain began to categorise thoughts until… absolute silence. After years of mental chaos, experiencing nothing was everything. When I was diagnosed with ADHD in my late 20s, I was lucky that an astute NHS psychiatrist at the Nightingale Hospital saw exactly what was going on and started me on the path to understanding my incredibly crowded, messy brain.
Persian Pan Kebabs

1 month ago | gizzierskine.substack.com | Gizzi Erskine

Having lived in Hackney for over 20 years, I was spoilt rotten with the miriage of rows and rows of Turkish Ocakbasi grill houses where the lick of smoke and crackly, salty animal fats and toasting bread would have your mouthwatering as it laced the local streets. I still have my favourites which go in this order; 19 numara BosCirric 2, Mangal and for s…Keep reading with a 7-day free trialSubscribe to Gizzi Erskine to keep reading this post and get 7 days of free access to the full post archives.
I tried Harrods' £150 melon - but preferred the one from my local greengrocers

1 month ago | inews.co.uk | Gizzi Erskine

There’s a trend where content creators find the most expensive foods in the world and try them out for their audiences. It feels grimy that just as the economy is tanking and import tariffs are through the roof, these super-rich indulgences are paraded to the masses like circus acts. Are viewers meant to feel awe? Aspiration? Or just pure disgust? This whole thing repels me.
The Giz’n’ Green Viral Big Mac burger

1 month ago | gizzierskine.substack.com | Gizzi Erskine

It’s been 5 years since the start of lockdown and 5 years to the day where me and one of my closest friends Professor Green or Stephen Manderson to me, started doing weekly Instagram lives showing me teaching Stephen how to make all our favourite fast food recipes we were missing. It was chaos, as we cooked live and dangerous, but we made some incredible recreations, and everyone seemed to really enjoy them. This Substack is reader-supported.