A pressure cooker is a piece of kitchen equipment that I’ve been wanting to get since I saw my friend making dal in a few short minutes. I’ve had this fear of pressure cookers for ages since I heard horror stories of them exploding. They don’t do that anymore. The new ones are so technically…
As our sunny summer days are so few, we should try to make the most of it when the sun is out. Any chance to eat al fresco instead of al desko needs to be seized. Create your own spontaneous picnic You don’t have to wait for the weekend or hope for some good weather…
Daniel Boulud is such a charming man or it might just be that accent. The years spent working in New York has not diluted his accent one bit. We got a chance to meet him and experience Boulud Sud, his NY Mediterranean Restaurant that is “popping up” in Bar Boulud this summer. Daniel, his Michelin…
I don’t pretend to know much about Turkish food. My one visit to the country was years ago to a Club Med resort in Antalya. As you know, they serve up massive buffets of “local cuisine” which is probably not too authentic. All I know about Pide and Lahmacun, I learnt from those on Green…
Risotto is one of those gluten free dishes that is quite easy to make but takes a bit of time. For my vegetarian friends, this is usually the only option on the menu at a restaurant. There are so many variations in flavours that you can use in your risotto but one of the all…
Trying to eat healthy on the go is not that easy in London unless you know where to go. If you want some healthy food that tastes good and has good provenance, it is even harder. Not many places will sell you on their provenance. Farmstand in Covent Garden is one who does. Just up…
Is your kitchen cupboard full of expensive single purpose shop bought chemical cleaners? Here are some great life hacks using baking soda (also known as bicarbonate of soda) that will save you money, be more eco friendly and more healthy too. Baking soda is not just good for baking. It is the most useful but…
It’s summertime but as usual, the weather here in London didn’t get the memo. It has been a bit cold and wet and as we know when Wimbledon comes round, it is liable to rain. Never mind, when the sun does appear, the BBQ will be rolled out. Here are some Asian inspired BBQ recipes…
It’s a wonder that not more restaurants and chefs have done more to champion local produce at a more accessible level. In London, we have so many new restaurants that serve really great food but at a price. A newcomer has changed that. Mustard Restaurant is a new British Brasserie serving sustainably sourced produce from around…