Five Star Dining at The Shed, Notting Hill by M. Kuehn
I’d never heard of The Shed before I was invited by a friend who was visiting from overseas; he was passing by the restaurant and thought the menu had seemed really interesting. A huge fan of small plates myself, I … Read More
Portobello Gold, Notting Hill by M. Kuehn
fantastic sashimi spankkingly fresh king prawns lack lustre cheese plate Lush Loire Valley Libation in Sancerre A hankering for oysters, my favourite way to start a meal, had me heading to Portobello Gold, a very laid back, cool place which … Read More
Cauliflower and smoked cheddar soup by M. Kuehn
A customer of ours told me that his favourite soup was the above, rather nice sounding combination, one that I had to reproduce. Jolly glad too as it turned out. Smoky heaven, served with a few extra shavings of smoked … Read More
Butternut Squash and Rosemary Soup by M. Kuehn
This is another winter warmer which I blend in the Nutribullet. Butternut squash is quite sweet so I like to add a good kick of paprika as well as the fragrant rosemary. Serves 8 1 large butternut squash, peeled, deseeded … Read More
Oldenburg Wines, Stellenbosch by Michael R. Goss
Since gaining my first professional WSET qualification in wine, my learning curve has been vertical; soaking up everything I can from wine fairs, magazines, television and from those far more experienced than me kind enough to share their love and … Read More
Take the obscenity out of Christmas by M. Kuehn
Apparently Relate, the organisation that offers counselling services for every type of relationship is at its busiest after Christmas, dealing with a barrage of desperately unhappy people who have fought their way through the ‘festive’ period and are at breaking … Read More
Harvey Nichols Brasserie Manchester by M. Kuehn
Spankingly fresh oysters An interfered with plate of superb beef carpaccio Delicious haddock goujons with crushed peas Swanky comes to mind when you enter the second floor eatery of the Manchester Harvey Nichols store. Pots of money, groups of chic … Read More
Pork Belly by M. Kuehn
Ahh, that most fashionable of cuts. Not as cheap as it used to be as a result of its rise in popularity but it is a deeply flavoursome piece of meat and one that needs loving care. TIP I serve … Read More