Today I’ve got a great combination for you: a delicious recipe for a lamb burger from one of my favourite chefs ever. Peter Gordon was born in New Zealand and is often credited as the ‘godfather’ of fusion cuisine. He was the Executive Chef at The Sugar Club in Soho in the 90s, probably my […]
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Recipe: Pea, mint and ham hock soup in a fab Ceracraft pan
Anyone who knows me well can tell you that I’m obsessed with kitchen “stuff”. And I don’t only mean gadgets, I can spend far too long rummaging through the €1 knives and veggie peelers and the €5 frying pans in any Spanish market. It’s time well spent, I always come away with a bargain and […]
Jamie Oliver’s new bar in London
How I love a good bar. One that’s big enough to avoid that unpleasant pushing and bumping but not too cavernous; has music that I like and isn’t too loud to make conversation a challenge; offers friendly, efficient and as-fast-as-possible service, has tasty bar snacks that are substantial enough as a dinner substitute; serves a […]
Chocolate delight from Beech’s
Easter may be over for another year but does that mean you must step away from the chocolate? Surely not? Well, here’s your perfect excuse to tuck back into it. Something new and chocolatey with a difference. Beech’s have been making traditional chocolate in Britain since 1920 . New to their range for 2014 are these tasty […]
Beautifully rich and flavoursome Goulash
So, April’s an in-between and slightly confused time in London (weather-wise, that is). It is spring but it can be decidedly chilly, even when it’s lovely and sunny. I love this time of year as there’s an optimism, excitement even, about the coming of summer, and lots of beautiful daffodils and tulips everywhere. Plus the […]
Russian salad: A recipe and a magical story
Most of my encounters with Russian salad have been in Spain – it’s a dish commonly served in most tapas bars around the country. I can’t say I’ve ordered it much, but its frequent appearances did get me wondering what the story was behind this ubiquitous salad. There’s a bit to wade through, but legend […]