Continuing my journey around London, today I’m in Soho. I love Soho and had the good fortune to work there for seven years, so I really know my way around. Fabulous to meander through, people watch and, of course, home to a cornucopia of restaurants, it’s just the perfect happy place for me. The Social […]
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Cheese recipes of the month: we’re going Italian
I have to admit to being a bit of a cheese lover. Easily able to turn down the prospect of pudding, I can rarely say no to a cheeseboard. Cheese is also great for cooking with and a great way to liven up vegetables (think cauliflower cheese, one of my favourites) or bring another dimension […]
A lively night out at the legend that’s Nobu
So I’m continuing my journey around London seeking out exciting eating experiences. This week I’m in swish Mayfair at the legendary Nobu. “You know how kids dream of being soccer players or actors? Well, my dream was to be a sushi chef.” From the minute he walked into his first sushi restaurant, aged 11, Nobu […]
Shopping for exotic ingredients
I love food shopping. There, I’ve said it again! Whether it’s in the local supermarket or a bustling market abroad, for me there’s something about choosing all your goodies, filling up your trolley and maybe even getting some inspiration along the way. My husband, on the other hand, hates food shopping and will avoid large […]
Recipe book: Rick Stein’s Far Eastern Odyssey
Published in 2009 (so it’s been around for a while), this is one of my a regular go-to recipe books when I’m looking for inspiration. It accompanied the TV programme where Rick visited restaurants, markets and farms in Cambodia, Vietnam, Thailand, Malaysia, Bali, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh. I love Asian food, though I have only […]
Recipe: Moroccan-style roast lamb
Roast dinners have got to be one of the most satisfying of meals ever. I crave roast chicken at times, almost like a drug, and adore sitting down to a steaming plate of perfectly cooked meat with roast potatoes, veg and thick gravy. I’m salivating just thinking about it! Our friends Christa and Candy have […]