Summer’s here and it’s time to get barbecuing with my magnificent new CharBroil barbecue. The Professional CORE B2 is an upgrade from my previous one which I literally barbecued into the ground. Now I have this stunning piece of machinery with its two burners and a handy little shelf above the cast iron grates which […]
Tag: summer food
Recipe: Crunchy green salad with a creamy Greek dressing
And still the summer goes on. This is definitely my #besteversummer since I’ve lived in London – boy is it a hot one! I’m loving the blue skies and constant sunshine – an excuse to wear flip flops and shorts (or summer frocks) every day. And an excuse to come up with some delicious summery […]
The perfect summer lunch at fabulous De Grendel
So today we’re heading out of Cape Town to the Durbanville wine region. It’s a short drive from the centre of town, ultimately up a winding road to De Grendel and their amazing restaurant. Set up on a hill you look back at majestic Table Mountain and across the sapphire blue sea. The light-filled restaurant is […]
Summer salad with prawns, peas, broad beans and Dijon dressing
The heat is on! When it turns up (which hasn’t been often in the 28 years I’ve lived here), summertime in London is truly spectacular. It’s really like living in a different country full of happy people desperately soaking up the sun. Our local park is always packed with picnickers, sunbathers and dog walkers all […]