Eat well - travel often
Most of the restaurants I get to review are in London so I really appreciate the chance to review a local establishment. The Meating Room in St Albans (22 Catherine Street) is about 7 months old and a great gem to find. The owner, Al, […]
I was invited to take part in a pudding challenge from Lake District Dairy Company to use their Quark in a special pudding for the festive period or any special meal. The start of my pudding was inspired by Fuss Free Flavours chocolate pots. These […]
I was asked to do some shopping in Aldi to get things for our Christmas meals. I was pleased to see the wide range of Christmas food they had in my local store even so close to Christmas. They have a wide range of frozen […]
This is the third year I have been a guest at the Tabasco British Bloody Mary Championships in London. This year was perhaps the most exciting! The usual rules applied to the first round, hosted this year by Chef Ainsley Harriet, a straight up version […]
I was sent some of Aldi’s top quality spirits as well as a cocktail making equipment and asked to make a seasonal cocktail. I chose the Tamova Vodka – awarded a silver medal at the Internal Spirits Competition 2014. I thought what would be some […]
I have been fortunate to have been invited to loads of events where I have cooked with the best ingredients or had food prepared for me using the King and Queen of the Italian food world. Here is a chance to win a few great […]
I was invited to attend a SupperClub being held at Foodat52 and hosted by Malaysian Kitchen. Malaysian Kitchen is the portal or vehicle specifically designed to bring Malaysian cuisine to the UK. The SupperClub was superbly cooked and presented by Ping Coombes, Masterchef Winner 2014. […]
Just when the weather has turned to proper autumn I got this book to review. Artisan Drinks by Lindy Wildsmith makes me want to go out and forrage and make delicious drinks to keep warm throughout the winter months. Lindy Wildsmith has written this book […]
I was sent a selection of Old El Paso products to try for fun, quick and easy meals. Most people think of Old El Paso as Mexican food but in fact is the more American Tex-Mex cuisine. This is food that has been […]
Following the success of San Carlo Cicchetti in Manchester the third London restaurant has opened in Wellington Street, Covent Garden in London. In partnership with Chef Aldo Zilli they are offering a truly luxurious selection of plates of food, designed to please the palate of […]
Thanksgiving Pumpkin Tea Loaf What is Thanksgiving all about: When the Pilgrims landed in what is now known as The United States of America they were unprepared for the weather conditions ahead and for the fact that the food was completely different than what they […]
