Butternut Squash and Carrot Soup
Butternut Squash and Carrot Soup – A very simple and comforting soup to make. Make a big batch for the week, a great low carb lunch option.
The Art of Making Wagashi Japanese Sweets
Wagashi making masterclass with Master Takeshi Inoue of Baika-Tei in Kagurazaka, Tokyo
Din Tai Fung London Xiao Long Bao, Those Wontons and Noodles
Review of London’s first Din Tai Fung – great xiao long bao but I was blown away by the wontons in spicy sauce, the 6 hour steamed chicken soup and noodles. Lots of nostalgic flavours, done very well.
Celebrate Chinese New Year in style in London
The rhythmic sound of drums and gongs echo around the streets of London Chinatown during Chinese New Year. If you can see over the heads of the gathered crowds, you will catch a glimpse of the “Dancing Lion” weaving his way through the throng to bless the restaurants with prosperity. For the fifteen days of…
Ikoyi Restaurant : UK’s first Michelin Starred Nigerian Restaurant
Hidden in the newish St James Market development, steps away from Picadilly Circus, is a new Michelin starred restaurant. Unless you are from Lagos, you wouldn’t know that Ikoyi is actually one of the ritzy neighbourhoods there. If you did, you would also guess that they serve Nigerian food. Ikoyi is a collaboration between Ire…
Skinny Kitchen Review: Fancy a guilt-free feast?
Skimny Kitchen of Ibiza fame now has an outlet in Islington. Indulge in “decadent” fare without the guilt as they serve up healthy versions to suit all diets.
Mindful Chef’s vegan supper at Comptoir V for Veganuary
In a nod to Veganuary, Mindful Chef teamed up with Comptoir V in Kensal Rise to present their tasting menu. Working with the Moroccan and Lebanese chefs at Comptoir V, I was looking forward to see what creative dishes they put together. Their 3 course set menu was very creative, with unexpected flavours in a…
Pisqu for Terrific Peruvian Cuisine
Pisqu, the best Peruvian Restaurant in London. Chef William Ortiz has created a menu using Amazonian Peruvian products that are delicious and super healthy too. A must visit.
Laura Jackson Supperclub at Le Cafe du Marche #LauraJacksonxTeisseire #TasteTeisseire
Recently, Teisseire, the French syrup brand teamed up with Laura Jackson to host a French themed supperclub at Le Café du Marché in Smithfield to showcase their very versatile beverages. On entering, you can’t help but marvel at the long communal table set up for the supperclub. Beautifully set with gorgeous arrangements of colourful blooms and…
