Eat well - travel often
I get to review quite a lot of restaurants and most of them are in London (although not all). I live in North London and don’t travel to the extreme corners of Greater London very however if you are in the west Isleworth/Heathrow/Hounslow area you […]
Nordic Ware have been making their iconic cast aluminium bundt baking tins since the early 1950s, constantly expanding their range. They have become collector’s items. I have a rather large collection and recently have been sent a Three Tiered Heart Shaped cake pan to review. […]
The mother of all blenders is here! The Froothie Evolve Blender System is the new kid on the block but it is also one every kitchen will love to have. I am a true gadget addict and anything that will make my life in the kitchen […]
I was recently invited to attend a game seminar at Westminster Kingsbury College in London, not far from Victoria Station. As I know how much Mr R likes game I suggested he come with me and asked him to write up his experience. Read it […]
When you think of the city of Hamburg in Germany most people know that it is a large city in Northern Germany and the alleged home of the original hamburger! But there is so much more to this fascinating, hip, contemporary, relaxed, place with a […]
I recently visited Greece again and stayed on the Athenian Riviera which is about a half hour away from the centre of Athens. One of the highlights was making Melomakarona a Greek Christmas Cookie with The Greek Key. Here is the recipe so you can […]
Are you the one in charge of Christmas Day? The food, the presents, the Christmas movies? Well you need all your energy to get through the day so here is a smoothie recipe guaranteed to keep you going all morning, so that you don’t flag […]
If you have 48 hours to spend visiting Tuscany here are a few ideas that may inspire you. The rich rolling hills with cypress trees touching the sky, the intense neatness of the area and the promise of some intensely delicious food is enough to […]
When Schwartz spices asked me to work with them to create a recipe using their Paprika I immediately decided to make Mushroom Stroganoff. The three imperative ingredient are: mushrooms, sour cream and paprika. I remember using paprika just because the recipe called for it, not […]
What is your ‘must have’ ingredient in your kitchen cupboards each Christmas? Often it is essential spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, cranberries or even a favourite bottle of gin! For many people Pickled Walnuts from Opies are an absolute must! I have been challenged by […]
My review of the London restaurant 1947 London. Leave the hustle and bustle of busy London streets behind as you pass through a rose-clad doorway and descend down a staircase into a huge dining room. This is the restaurant 1947 London on 33 Charlotte Street. […]
I have been sent a copy to review of the new cookbook 20-Minute Italian by Andrea Soranidis. It is always lovely when someone I know personally or know from my Facebook groups writes a cook book. All of the work and time that they have […]
Radisson Blu part of the Radisson Hotel Group launch their new breakfast range. I love staying in hotels. I should really have been a professional hotel guest !! I love it when I don’t have to rush for a plane or a meeting and can enjoy […]
Scroll down for my recipe for Allotment Green Tomato Chutney. We have an allotment and ideally you pick consistently throughout the summer and early autumn. The reality is that suddenly you have a glut and have to preserve them for the cold winters coming. If […]
Caribbean Restaurant BB’s Crabback – Field to Plate: We are frequent visitors to the Caribbean island of Grenada and a restaurant Mr R and I try to visit often is BB’s Crabback. What Ealing in West London has lost – Grenada has gained! Brian Benjamin […]
Scroll down for my recipe for Greek Courgette Pie or Kolokuthopita At this time of year the courgettes/are in full flow at our allotment. Each day we pop up to pick some we are blown away by the abundance of fresh, organic, courgettes that are […]