So it’s December. Today we come out of Lockdown 2 and go into Tier 2. No one would have known what I was talking about his time last year – 2020 has created its own new vocabulary! What this means is all shops and bars and restaurants are now open. But no drinking parties without […]
Today I’m whisking you back to one of my favourite areas in London, Soho. And we’re heading for a pre-shopping brunch – gotta keep your strength up when you’re on for some Oxford Street retail therapy. The Good Egg nestles in the corner of Kingly Court which is a stunning restaurant area just off the […]
The festive season gives me an excuse to do more baking. It’s not something I’ve done that much of in my life so it’s taken me a while to realise how amazingly satisfying it is. You mix a load of dry stuff, add wet stuff to make it stick together, put it in the oven and somewhat […]
Today I’m delighted to have a double-guest contribution to Eating Covent Garden. Nicky Elliot and Yvette Wilsenach live in Cape Town and as a fabulous photographer/writer combination have produced a stunning book called The Coffee Route. It’s their guide to Cape Town’s hottest coffee spots. It’s a volume of beautiful pictures and useful facts to help enhance the […]
We’ve explored the fabulous food in Koh Samui, but what is there to drink? Nothing quite says Thailand to me than the array of colourful and tasty fruit shakes available everywhere. There’s such a selection the best thing is to start at the top and aim to sample everything on offer during your stay. In Chaweng, they were […]
So I’ve relocated to Cape Town in South Africa for a bit, which is great news for all of you as it’s the chance for me to share some wonderful new food experiences with you. From cafes and restaurants to exciting new recipes – watch this space, there’s plenty to come. Today I met up […]