La Terraza de Teo, Guadiaro, Spain by Maria Kuehn
Utterly sublime tuna tartar It doesn’t happen that often, but when it does, it’s a most wonderful moment. You’re off the beaten track, not a tourist in sight, expectations aren’t particularly high and WHAM, a taste sensation smacks you in … Read More
Pura Tapa – Torreguadiaro Southern Spain by M. Kuehn
Meltingly soft pig’s cheeks tuna sashimi with lentils If you’re staying on or anywhere near Gibraltar, or perhaps playing polo in Sotogrande, a visit to Pura Tapa is a must. The place is buzzing at night time so if you prefer … Read More
Ten Food Commandments by M. Kuehn
1) Never, ever, under any circumstances use gravy granules. Laden with salt, they add nothing but a fake taste to the meat juices and are utterly abhorrent in every way. 2) Make friends with your local butcher. A loyal customer … Read More
Spaghetti Vongole by Maria Kuehn
Although one can buy tinned clams (please don’t) I would never dream of using anything other than the fresh variety. It’s one of the easiest dishes to make – I use tomatoes and although I’m not sure if it’s authentic … Read More
Sea bass with roasted cherry tomatoes by M. Kuehn
I adore coming to Spain at Christmas. The herbs, the fruit and veg, the seafood and the tapas restaurants are just so superior on every level for half the price and there’s not a turkey in sight. Christmas day had … Read More
Waging a War on The Fast Food Giants is POINTLESS by M. Kuehn
I read an article in The Guardian which concerned itself with the appalling levels of salt contained in certain fast food pizza chains. Appalling in the sense that some pizzas had three times the DGA (daily guideline allowance) which is … Read More
Crocker’s Folly NW8 by Michael R Goss
Walking down a rather unassuming back street at the Maida Vale end of St. John’s Wood Road I was not sure what to expect of this recently refurbished former Victorian Gin Palace and pub. I certainly wasn’t prepared for … Read More
The Cow – W2 – a lesson in attention to detail by Maria Kuehn
Spankingly good oysters Delicious bread The perfect Kiev The cow is a small, bustling, ever so slightly cramped pub and restaurant that has an upstairs dining room from which we were shooed away instantly; as if we could have had a … Read More