The most tender fillet steak with a rich cognac sauce Perfect chips Watery tomato bruschetta A rather dull portobello mushroom Inconsistency – it’s a sure fire guarantee of failure in the food business. You generally get one shot at it … Read More
Succulent tender lamb Sea bass perfection Scallops for which you’d sell your grandmother Heavenly duck The fluffiest raspberry souffle They say every picture tells a story. Need I say more? I think not. There are times when words are not … Read More
halloumi skewers patatas bravas Pincho moruno Fillet steak Sunday lunch, my favourite part of the week. More so today as the second cafe had to be worked on before finding a suitable place to have a bite with my pal … Read More
Every time I visit my great friends Ben and Miranda, I am sure to go come away with something delicious and home made. Much to my delight. this time is was rose hip vodka, a sweet nectar that a sudden … Read More
Contrary to popular belief, most foodies don’t find trashing a place amusing or pleasant. It’s just thoroughly depressing. You at least highlight the areas that are pleasing and hope that criticism is taken in the spirit that it was given. … Read More
My ardent love affair with Italian wines had me whooping with joy when I was asked to attend an evening of Italian food and wine at the elegant Evoluzione restaurant in the boutique hotel Xenia. Sadly when I googled many … Read More
I love sharing dishes and a great big bowl of plump mussels, drenched in a Spanish or Provencal style tomato sauce with bread for mopping up the juices is right up there for simple, easy eating. TIP Buy the very best … Read More
There are times when only simple, uncomplicated fare will do. The best of ingredients, a glass of wine and a few friends diving into a plate of Italian topped bread, glistening with olive oil and sprinkled with sea salt. TIP … Read More