The world of food and drink is a constantly changing experience. New things popping up everywhere, it’s a challenge to keep up and important to admit that you can never know everything! I’m always keen to learn and two new reference books on beer and wine have given me something to focus my learning on…and […]
Author: eatingcoventgarden
My tasty truffle treat
Mention the word truffles (in a chocolatey context) and I immediately feel just a little decadent! These luxury little balls of gorgeousness are always a real treat. And the new Truffes Legendaires from Godiva are not only packed with flavours but with stories, too. Godiva started making truffles in 1946 with the Truffe Draps (named […]
Recipe book review: LEON: Family & Friends
I love recipe books and am always looking for new additions to my collection. So I’ve decided I should share any new discoveries that have inspired me. And this is a lovely one. It comes from one of the co-founders of LEON which is a chain of wholesome, fast food restaurant/cafes in London. LEON’s menu […]
A visit to Wimbledon and the “new” Fox and Grapes
We’ve been going to the Fox and Grapes on the edge of Wimbledon Common for years. It’s always been a great little pub with a good wine list, tasty food and loads of locals and their dogs lying by the fire in the winter (the dogs, that is). It was taken over by Claude Bossi […]
It’s a snip with my new kitchen scissors
I love kitchen stuff! I’m the person at the market in Spain digging through the 2 euro knives (which are amazingly good and sharp) and exclaiming over the great-value frying pans which come in so many sizes! Anything that makes my time in the kitchen easier and more fun has got to be a good […]
Tuck in to cheesy canapes
Now the sun’s shining again and a bank holiday’s on the way, why not invite some friends around for summer drinks and treat them to some tasty cheesy canapes? I know a lot of my bank holiday weekend is going to be (voluntarily) spent in my kitchen. Don’t feel sorry for me, it does lead […]