When they said explosive, they were not kidding. The Etna Pizza is seriously hot and I have a high chilli tolerance. The first bite made my ear pop (that’s a first). Pizza Express has brought back this flaming hot flavour by popular request but it’s only available via Deliveroo right now and not in the…
If the tropical paradise Dominica is on your bucket list and you can’t get there anytime soon, have a taste of this cake to transport you to the islands. With an ingredient list that has coconut, sweet potato, cinnamon, ginger and nutmeg, the spicy aroma will transport you to that Caribbean Island. This Sweet Potato…
Do you fancy a night out with a difference? Circus in Covent Garden might be the ticket. It is cocktail bar and cabaret restaurant that serves an eclectic Pan Asian menu. The main space is dominated by a stage which doubles up as a dining table. If you choose to sit here, you will get…
When you get invited to a dinner party, you expect gracious hosts, not so at Dinner at the Twits. Mr and Mrs Twit are Roald Dhal’s most repugnant creations, Mr and Mrs Twit. This unique event is an immersive theatre experience with a unique innovative dining experience created by Bompass and Parr. Hosted in the Vaults…
I think I have a pasta addiction. While away in Asia for a couple of weeks, I had a severe craving for pasta. Yes, I could have ordered it at one of the hotels but I try to always eat local when travelling. Back in London, a bowl of comforting pasta beckoned. This is a…
Branston makes a variety of sauces that are great to use in marinades for BBQs. Check out the recipe for Sticky BBQ Pork Chop and Steak Tacos here.
One of the most pleasurable things to do when travelling is learning about new ingredients and sampling new local cuisines. In my travels, I have eaten at all sorts of places from an Indian Maharaja’s palace in Rajasthan to a little street food stall under a tree in Kuala Lumpur. If you are adventurous with…
The 10th Gastronomos Quality Awards 2016 was held at the imposing Zappeion in Athens recently. This is an event organised by the Gastronomos Food magazine (part of the Kathmerini newspaper group) that celebrates Greek food and local producers. Even after living in Athens for a year, I still managed to learn so much more about the…
Farmshop Bicester, serves up quality, fresh seasonal British fare. Must try the secret recipe Roast Chicken, Chorizo Croquettes and Lobster in garlic butter.