Sous Vide Rack of Lamb by Ian Jack
Being a sous vide virgin, I was terribly excited at a:- NOT cooking and knowing that my good friend Ian would produce something stunning and b:- knowing that a rack of lamb was on its way. What can I say? … Read More
El Inca Plebeyo, Ecuadorian Cuisine by Michael R. Goss
Message body Few things can transport you in space and time; a well crafted novel, a film perhaps or superb food. Entering this cosy new restaurant on the Essex Road in Islington was like stepping into Ecuador itself. Ecuadorian artefacts … Read More
Gorgonzola and Broccoli Soup by Zina Manda
My business partner makes a wicked soup and when she decided to use Gorgonzola instead of Stilton it turned out to be a stroke of genius. Creamy, comforting and deliciously smooth, it went down a storm in the cafe. TIP … Read More
So you want to lose weight in Jan? 10 things NOT to do by M. Kuehn
Let’s get one thing straight. MOST diets don’t work. I think any intelligent life form is aware of this. January for many people is usually filled with good intentions post appalling Christmas binges, many of which have just become the … Read More
Great Fizz Debate at West London Wine School by Michael R. Goss
My love affair with wine began at a young age, growing up in rural Hampshire my resourceful mother would make wine from anything that was fermentable; raspberry, rose hips, honeysuckle, elderberry, dandelion and more, with varying degrees of success. However, … Read More
King Prawns with Chipotle and Dry Vermouth by M. Kuehn
Having no wine in the house is rarer than a Cullinan diamond, but on this occasion it happened to be rather fortuitous. Having bought a kilo of king prawns from the local fish shop (for a quarter of supermarket prices) … Read More
Chicken Spring Rolls by Susan Grace
Whenever I’m a fortunate guest at my friend’s bijou pad in the hood of Harlesden, I know a ton of work has gone into it. The dining room is always decked out in flowers, an exotic array of dishes and … Read More
(Spitting) Feathers in Rickmansworth by M. Kuehn
I’ve been invited to The Feathers three times in the last couple of years, and every time I’ve been, it’s been enviably packed to the gunnels. AND I DON’T GET IT. Don’t get me wrong, it isn’t all bad. The … Read More