A sunny Sunday afternoon is made specifically for one reason – to seek out a splendid inn serving craft ales for the boys and decent, affordable wine to quaff with your rare rib of beef with all the trimmings. A charming setting is, … Read More
breasaola raw tuna and swordfish pasta alla n’duja amuse bouche the splendid Greco grape Il Cibo in W14 has been going for twenty five years. Consistently brilliant are the two words that sum it up, no two ways about it. … Read More
Having been up North in Preston where I was fortunate enough to pay a visit to Huntley’s, a most superior shop boasting sashimi grade fish, organic meat, a tantalising selection of cheeses and a host of other goodies, I wondered why … Read More
delicious king prawns moist chicken perfectly cooked potatoes Nearly every time I hear a chef being interviewed, they say that local, quality ingredients are the key to good food and keeping it simple is best practice. What thinking creature wouldn’t agree? I’ve eaten in … Read More
After three hours of retail therapy in Watford, a sprawling town with plenty of choices for food, I decided to give Banana Tree a try for a late lunch. As a lover of spicy, Asian food and having been recommended it in the first place, … Read More
Soda bread is possibly the easiest bread to make. No yeast, no proving, no fuss. Purists may sniff at the addition of walnuts, but I love them and so why wouldn’t I add them for extra depth? Introduce kids to … Read More
These popular Indian street snacks make a delightful nibble to have with an aperitif – you can fill them with all sorts of goodies and although it’s best to make them, you can buy them ready made in most Asian shops … Read More
This is a lovely accompaniment to just about any Indian dish – the unmistakable aroma of fresh coriander hits you like a train and it’s incredibly easy to produce. Just bung it in the blender and voila, a delicious dip … Read More