Eat well - travel often
For the Christmas holidays I stocked the fridge with loads of goodies I thought would go down well with all the holiday company. Even though we all ate and drank loads there is naturally some food left over. I thought I would use some of […]
In days gone by travelers making their way north would take one of the main roads out of London such as the A6 going from London to Northampton and beyond via Bedford. It would take many hours to complete the sometime treacherous journey requiring many coaches […]
This year, 2016, is the 50th anniversary of independence for the Caribbean island of Barbados. I have been to Barbados half a dozen times, each time reliving the hospitality and friendliness of the local people. Over 50 years ago Barbados was finding the sugar cane […]
Christmas time is for kicking back, enjoying the time with family and friends (after the frantic food and present shopping is done) eating and of course drinking products that are after all that little bit more special. My drinks this holiday will include the following […]
There is nothing like sending your Christmas list to Santa in time for his arrival on Christmas Eve and if you have been good you can expect some great surprises. On my list this year I think I will have a couple of products from […]
I first heard Patti Sloley on the Nick Coffer radio show on BBC Three Counties radio and she and Nick were talking about the cooking lessons she was involved in, in conjunction with Chef Jean-Christophe Novelli’s cookery school. Let me explain that Patti is from […]
I have wanted a Thermapen thermometer to check if the meat is cooked for ages. I am very pleased to say they sent me one to try and in good time for the Christmas turkey which is always tricky to check if it is cooked. […]
Last year I had the pleasure to visit River Cottage in Axminster, Devon for an autumn blogger trip. It was a great chance to put names to the faces of bloggers in our various social media groups. It was such a success that thanks to […]
Over the weeks I get sent products to taste, read and review OXO have added a new ‘wet’ stock cube to its range – LAMB! Yes now you can add real lamb flavour to your hot pots, moussaka, shepherd pies and more! If you want […]
Cheese is one of my ‘can’t live without’ foods and the king of these is Parmesan (Parmigiano Reggiano), I was recently invited to discover some new recipes using Parmigiano Reggiano 24 months aged Parmesan which was being held at Food at 52 a cooking […]
This is a list of my favourite travel tips – little things that help make the journey or time away from home a little more bearable! 1. Clear Glasses Cases https://kitchentalkandtravels.com/2015/09/15/travel-tip-clear-glasses-cases/ 2. Condiments https://kitchentalkandtravels.com/2016/01/22/travel-tip-2-take-your-condiments/ 3. Cosmetics https://kitchentalkandtravels.com/2016/03/16/travel-tip-3-travel-light-cosmetics/ 4. Be Prepared https://kitchentalkandtravels.com/2016/03/27/travel-tip-4-be-prepared-bubble-wrap/ 5. Coconut Oil – […]
I sometimes buy frozen fish, especially if I am making a fish pie but very rarely would I buy a fish in a ready made sauce.We all know we should eat more fish, at least two portions per week and that fish is rich in […]
I love walking through my local TKMaxx and it is always worth stopping at my nearest Homesense (which is in Watford) when I am passing through. Both of these stores have an ever changing, limited edition range. If you see it, you like it then […]
I have known Yuki Gomi for a couple of years now. She is a lovely and very talented Japanese chef and cookbook writer and now also a mother to a lovely little girl. Yuki works with Yutaka ingredients, authentic Japanese ingredients since 1995 allowing home […]
If we call a group of geese a gaggle and a field of cows a herd what do we call a gathering of food producers from Italy? …… a banquet of course!! Ciao Gusto is an organisation made up of over 30 of Italy’s most […]
It’s Boxing Day, you are having cold meats and salad and you open the cupboard to get the chutneys and pickles – and horror there isn’t any left! Well if you start now you will have a well stocked cupboard in time for the festivities […]
