I love olives in all their colours, shapes and forms. My marinated ones have achieved some sort of fame – everyone loves them and I’m always being asked to make them for special occasions. You can find the recipe in a previous post at this link. http://eatingcoventgarden.com/2012/10/03/zesty-citrus-olives/. Originally thought to symbolise peace and wisdom, olives […]
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Gordon Ramsay’s latest venture: Union Street Cafe
I spent a large part of the summer working in the Southwark area. The office was right next door to a very noisy building site (well, I suppose there aren’t any other kind) which I soon discovered was going to be the latest restaurant in the Gordon Ramsay stable, the Union Street Cafe. The infernal […]
Krabi is heaven for beach babies
I admit it, I’m a real beach baby. Give me a patch of sand, some warm sea and a good book and I’m happy. One of the many reasons I love Thailand. The beach in Krabi offers something a bit different though. The main beach area is populated by little huts, about 18 of them. […]
My Krabi Shake Diary
I love Thailand. One of my missions is to visit as many places in this beautiful country that I can. This year we visited the beach resort of Ao Nang in Krabi. Pretty much the first decision of every Thailand day is what flavour shake to pick up on the way to the beach. I know, […]
The Cook with Biltong Club: Biltong, watercress and pea soup
I’m cooking with biltong again, and had the idea of using it as one of the ingredients in a tasty soup. Honestly, I think this soup is one of the best I’ve ever tasted. I didn’t use a lot of biltong but it really added such a depth of flavour. This is the perfect soup […]
Bellamy’s for the best whitebait in town
So today I’m back in stylish Mayfair with its amazing selection of upmarket shops and restaurants. It’s no coincidence that it’s the most expensive property on the Monopoly board, you can feel the wealth in the air. I love visiting the area, meandering around, taking in a bit of window shopping, stopping for coffee and […]