Charcoal, glowing embers, and carefully managed heat give modern dishes flavours that standard ovens can’t easily reproduce. Chefs use these cooking methods to create crisp edges, gentle smokiness, and eye-catching colour while keeping the ingredients themselves at the centre of the plate. The same principles can improve vegetables, flatbreads, seafood, and meat at home, provided […]
Today I’m so happy to be back in my kitchen. As a travel writer I’m away a lot and I do miss the creativity and relaxation I get from cooking. So I was delighted to be sent a new skillet from the GreenPan Apex Collection to try out. The perfect excuse to come up with […]
Spring arrived with a bang in London this April and I’m pleased to say I managed to squeeze in several barbecues while the heat was on. So I was thrilled to be sent this lovely new condiment from Hilltop Tracklements and couldn’t wait to start experimenting. A lovely new, versatile ingredient to add to my […]
Today we’re back in the kitchen and I’m testing out my brand new, streamlined and stylish Padova Reserve frying pan from Greenpan. I’ve been on a couple of cruises recently (lucky me) and am always fascinated by watching chefs produce perfect omelette after perfect omelette in a matter of minutes. It’s a skill I’ve never […]
I’ve been travelling so much this year that I haven’t spent much time in the kitchen. Not complaining at all – I’ve been to some incredible places. But I do miss the creativity and relaxation that cooking brings. So today we’re going to remedy that as I experiment with my latest acquisition – a trio […]
I love a new gadget – anything to make life easier. So I was delighted to discover the new Microplane Y-Peeler with Julienne Blade. I couldn’t wait to try it out. As it’s summer and I’ve been lighting up the barbecue at every possible opportunity I decided to experiment with a new version of coleslaw. And […]