Mango Sticky Rice Recipe
At a recent event at Suda Thai Restaurant in Covent Garden, we were show how to make this very popular Thai Dessert. You can read the review of Suda Thai Restaurant here.
Mango Masterclass at Suda Thai Restaurant
What better way to kick off the Mango month than by hosting a Mango Masterclas. This is the time of year when the Thai mangoes comes into season. Iif you’ve never tried one keep an eye out in Asian supermarkets. It has quite a more delicate flavour then the Alphonso Mango, very fragrant but has…
Scotch Beef Masterclass at The Guinea Grill
If you are passionate about knowing where your beef comes from, there is nothing better than lunch with some people who really know their stuff. At a recent lunch hosted by Quality Meat Scotland I got to meet Laurent Vernet, Scotch Beef Master. He is the font of all knowledge to do with Scotch Beef….
Great Cakes at Outsider Tart Chiswick
In a quiet corner of Chiswick, there lies an American cake shop full of delectable cakes. It’s a very small shop but the design is gorgeous. A long counter space with a few bar stools to perch on while you make your selection from the spread in front of you. Along the walls are shelves…
Donald Russell – More Than An Online Butcher
Pavé, that is a word that I know very well. Learnt it years ago when I was shopping for diamond jewelry and learning about different stone settings. In jewelry, Pave setting is when a lot of stones are set very close proximity to each other, with no metal showing, creating a smooth surface. I would never have…
Delfina And Bermondsey Honey
Bermondsey Street near London Bridge is turning into a bit of a foodie haven. With Jose and the newly opened Pizarro along the same stretch and the hip Zucca down the road, you are not short of options to eat along here. Delfina is an unusual restaurant housed in a cavernous minimalistic white space. It’s…
10 Cases Bistro, Covent Garden – A little gem
Small but perfectly formed 10 Cases, a British Bistro, is a relative newcomer in Covent Garden. There are not many tables but they have a bar you can perch on for a quick drink or some outside tables if you want to brave the elements. It is run and operated by 2 newcomers to the…
Spicy Nduja Hash with Eggs for Brunch
This recipe is inspired by the dish that was made for brunch on Something for the Weekend. Since I had all the ingredients required, I whipped this up in a flash, well almost and it was the most delicious quickie meal ever. A dish with a fried onions, crispy bits of potato, hints of spicy…
Laurent Perrier’s Champagne Pairing Christmas Menu at The Greenhouse
Nestled at the back of a block of flats in Mayfair, hidden behind a landscaped garden, you find a winding path lit by twinkly lights, which leads down to The Michelin starred Greenhouse restaurant. It was here that we were recently invited to experience their Christmas Menu hosted by Laurent Perrier, Champagne pairing with fine French food. On entry to…
