I have been waiting for this book for ages since I heard that it was being written. If you have never been to the Hunan Restaurant in Pimlico, you need to add that to the London Restaurant bucket list. I had a truly memorable meal there and can happily say that it was one of…
Txuleton or Chuleta is beef from old cows (8-18 years old) from the Basque Country. Usually served in 1kg portions, slow grilled over wood fire. What does chuleton taste like? Read more here.
In recent years, London has seen an increase in Malaysian restaurants and in particular halal Malay restaurants. Quite a few of are around the Paddington area to cater to the increasing number of Mara and other Malaysian student hostels in the area and their visiting parents. When Malaysians travel, they like to find Malaysian restaurants…
Every visit to the Speciality Food Show leads to new discoveries of interesting food producers and food products. It also highlights food trends that are about to hit our supermarkets. This year, there was an abundance of new coconut water brands, Jerky companies, British Charcuterie, Bilitong, Raw Honey, beetroot ketchup, a 16 year old Basque…
Here is an idea for a warm Autumn salad. I used this new ingredient that Sainsburys provided me to trial. It’s just called Giant Cous Cous on the packet. A little bit of research revealed that this is used a lot in Israeli cuisine. Unlike the more common cous cous, this needs to be boiled…
We are enjoying a nice summer this year. Walking around the residential streets of London, you will smell the wafts of meat grilling and the sounds of clinking glasses and drifts of conversation. Last weekend, I had a little BBQ party with a few friend and to make it a bit more fun, we did…
I had a fun catch up with James Ramsden at his home when I went lunch the other day. He cooked a a Spanish Tortilla using Feta Cheese, Pea, herbs and Lurpak Cooking Mist and you can find a recipe for this below. This is a very versatile egg recipe where you can add any…
Coffee Culture in London is exploding, with many new independent coffee roasters and coffee startups opening up in town. Sitting in cafes and making the most of al fresco coffee culture is always fun, but sometimes staying in is all we really want to do. When the week has been busy and the weekend beckons…
Win 2 tickets for VegFest London on Sunday 28th September in London. VegFest is a Vegan Food Festival and there will be a lot of activites like cookery demonstrations, tips and dietary tips, kids cooking lessons, food stalls and book signings. VegFest London is on at Kensington Olympia on 27th and 28th September 2014 You…