La Brasserie In one of the chichi areas of South Kensington, next to Chanel and directly opposite Bibendum, this is a traditional style French brasserie. South Kensington is a popular area with French ex-pats. L’Institut Francais is just up the road as is the Lycee and this brasserie, the ‘first all day brasserie in London’ is modelled on the great Parisian versions. Rather sadly,...
The Union Market Bar I suspect the Union Market, set in what was Fulham Broadway station, wants to be Fulham’s answer to Borough Market. It’s a small collection of specialist food shops with a couple of food bars. Pristine and brightly lit, it brings to mind Delia meets River Cottage and I am guessing is targeted firmly at the nappy valley inhabitants of Parson’s...
I was lucky enough to win a lunch for two at Thalassa and since I have a friend who lives a few miles from Southgate arranged to meet her there today. Now, the last time I went to a Greek restaurant was over twenty years ago…in Greece. I spent a summer holiday there and the food was truly memorable. I can remember wonderful deeply...
I was recently sent a few samples of Dreamfields Low GI pasta. Now, isn’t it everyone’s dream to have comfort foods that are good for you? Whilst low GI foods are not the same as low calorie foods, I am told they are much healthier and you will find some diets that are based on low GI foods. Since I’m no expert, I tend...
Keep out of the Kitchen?? Well, things are beginning to move very fast here! I’ve got my first giveaways on the blog and on my facebook page (I’m just a few likes away from giving away the facebook prize of some Montezuma Truffles). I’ve been out to Reading and reviewed the Glo Restaurant there I’m also off to Food Blogger Connect this afternoon. I’ve...
Glo London - Reading As an ex-Reading London Commuter and Resident, I thought it would be interesting to take a look at Glo London’s restaurant and wine bar since it is part of the Reading that didn’t exist when I last lived there and commuted into London. I arranged to eat there yesterday lunchtime and was pleasantly surprised at what I found. The restaurant is...
What is ‘The Face of New World’ and what does it mean to me? A month or so ago I sent in a slightly tongue in cheek entry for ‘The Face of New World’. The role was to be the social media advocate for New World Appliances and to help represent them at industry events. I thought it would be fun to do and...
This review of my evening at the L’Atelier des Chefs cookery school is a little late, I’ve been thrown a bit by a horrible summer cold. You know the sort, they creep up on you, you think it’s hayfever…then caboom you are coughing and spluttering away and want to crawl back into bed! So, this little review of the supper club evening sponsored by...
I want to win a week in a Tuscany villa, so I have been experimenting with recipes from Tuscany. My first attempt was the Livorno Fish Stew, which I am not submitting for the competition because it doesn’t include parmesan. I am rather pleased with my second attempt. I’ve eaten the fruits of my labour for supper tonight and it was VERY good! I’ve...
Apart from a fabulous night at the ballet, I’ve been a bit deprived of culture lately. So, I’m thrilled to be going to a Midsummer Night’s Dream at the the New Diorama Theatre, especially as I know a little about the nineteen year old Producer/Director. Natalie York is someone who has stunned me with her drive, talent and passion for theatre and...
