Today we’re back in the kitchen and I’m testing out my brand new, streamlined and stylish Padova Reserve frying pan from Greenpan. I’ve been on a couple of cruises recently (lucky me) and am always fascinated by watching chefs produce perfect omelette after perfect omelette in a matter of minutes. It’s a skill I’ve never […]
I love a new gadget – anything to make life easier. So I was delighted to discover the new Microplane Y-Peeler with Julienne Blade. I couldn’t wait to try it out. As it’s summer and I’ve been lighting up the barbecue at every possible opportunity I decided to experiment with a new version of coleslaw. And […]
Today I’m continuing on my virtual lockdown travels in my kitchen – cooking the delightful food of Sri Lanka. I’m trying out some dishes from Sri Lanka: The Cookbook by husband and wife team Prakash Sivanathum and Niranjala Ellawala. I visited Sri Lanka in 2016 and totally fell in love with the country. It’s a […]
I’m back! I know it’s been pretty quiet on Eating Covent Garden recently as I’ve been doing a lot of travelling. Gathering exciting stories and recipe ideas for all my readers, naturally. While I do love exploring the world it’s always great to get home – and to get back into the kitchen. And I […]
Okay, so the not-so-good British summer limps along with odd sunshine appearances making us briefly happy before plunging us back into the inevitable rain and grey-sky-punctuated days of July. So while I’d love to be lounging in my garden with the barbecue sizzling, practical considerations (barbecues aren’t so much fun when it’s raining) mean that my […]
I love satay in all forms and eat it frequently when I’m in Thailand – alternating between beef, chicken and pork. I just can’t get enough of it. The dishes vary quite a bit from restaurant to restaurant – different marinades, different-shaped kebabs and most importantly different-flavoured dipping sauces. So I’ve been experimenting and come up with a […]