What a great idea, even if I say so myself. Sitting on the bus on my way home from work I was thinking biltong…and wondering what other exciting recipes I could come up with when I remembered making a lovely Spanish omelette with chorizo. Brainwave…use biltong instead of chorizo. Spanish omelette (or tortilla) is an […]
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A Saturday lunchtime treat at Joel Robuchon’s La Cuisine
So you may remember I had lunch at Heston Blummenthal’s Dinner (just awarded its second Michelin star, by the way) with Sarah, one of my travelling companions on our Italian extravaganza. Well, to cut a long story short, both our husbands suffered from serious food envy as a result of that dining pleasure, so our […]
Tapas and Cava at Condesa in Covent Garden
It’s been a while since I’ve had a chance to wander around Covent Garden with no agenda, taking in the sights and seeing what new delights I can discover. So yesterday when I had a Chinese cookery course there, I went in early and did just that. I’m pleased to say that my favourite part […]
My Spanish-style sausage stew
Today was one of those days when I look at what’s in my fridge and cupboard and try to come up with something exciting to make using all the ingredients. We have a fantastic local butcher called Peter (P J Frankland) who is just around the corner and he is (among other things) a specialist […]
Soho-bound to The Social Eating House
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 […]
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 […]