Winter Menu – Oxo Tower Brasserie Review: New to London or just visiting? You may not have even ventured South of the River. I urge you to try for yourself and cross the water to walk along the banks of The Thames, from Westminster or Waterloo to Blackfriars or Tower Bridge. The Southbank is vibrant […]
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Indian Restaurant Chelsea – Kahani
Kahani – The Story – An Indian Restaurant in Chelsea: According to our menu at Kahani Indian restaurant, a recent addition to the Chelsea dining scene, Indian philosophy believes there to be three energies or Virtues present in the natural order of things which are Energy, Change and Peace. When all three work in harmony, […]
Bel and the Dragon Reading – Review
Bel and the Dragon Veganuary and Beyond: We are currently working our way around some of the better Veganuary offerings from restaurants.. Bel & the Dragon, a small, quirky group of pubs and restaurants based around Reading and the surrounding countryside caught my eye. I used to eat at the Bel and the Dragon in […]
Malfy Limone Gin – Giveaway and Italian 75 recipe
Gin and Prosecco Cocktail with Lemon It took me opening my bottle of Malfy Limone Gin to realise the significance of the Malfy brand name. Made on the outskirts of Turin in an area best known for vermouth and liqueurs, originally it was a small batch product made by the Vergano family, who still manage […]
County Durham – Seaham Sea Glass and a Heritage Spa Hotel – Seaham Hall.
Seaham, County Durham – Byron, the Beach, a Spa and Sea Glass. Arrive at Seaham Hall at dusk to a stunning classic mansion fronted by a striking contemporary water feature. First impressions count – mine was one of fascination. I’m used to the juxtaposition of old and new, but the water feature at the approach to […]
Old Fashioned Cocktail with Glen Moray for Burns Night
A Classic Whisky Cocktail – Old Fashioned: I love the fact that classic cocktails – the kind that my dad used to make without too much hassle – are making a comeback. One classic whisky cocktail, an Old Fashioned is one of the best ways I know to enjoy a single malt, and it’s also […]
#Win Cricket Snacks to Save the Planet.
Eat Grub – Delicious Healthy Insect Snacks. When the lovely people from Eat Grub approached me to review their insect snacks I have to confess I was just a little hesitant. While I do see myself as a food explorer and I’ve actually eaten powdered crickets, I wasn’t so sure about the idea of roasted […]
Bar Boulud at the Mandarin Oriental
Bar Boulud – a Hidden Treasure in the Heart of Knightsbridge: Swanky Knightsbridge perhaps isn’t the part of London you’d associate with one of the best burgers in town. Or with a menu that is friendly to the pocket and packed full of hearty Lyonnaise treats. Or with some of the best Charcuterie in London. […]
Durham – Harry Potter, Prince Bishops, Spooks and Saints
A Castle, Cathedral and More – Things to do in UNESCO listed Durham: Why, it’s wonderful – a perfect little city – and I kept thinking: ‘Why did no-one tell me about this?’ I knew, of course, that it had a fine Norman cathedral but I had no idea that it was so splendid. I […]
Healthy Spicy Pork Tostadas – How to Cut Calories and Save the Planet
Spicy Pork Tostadas with Baby Corn and Peppers: It’s that time of year when everyone I know wants to lose a few pounds…and it’s also the time of year when we are all making resolutions. Everything from what can we do to improve ourselves to how can we slow down global warming and save the […]