Pick up a Post Christmas Penguin from Jana Reinhardt! OK, own up. Who has a soft spot for penguins? I know I do – I just love the way they walk – and the fact that they mate for life. And, of course, they are ultra-cute. I’ve got a very special treat for one lucky […]
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The Angel, Abergavenny
A Welsh Weekend at The Angel, Abergavenny. Some time ago, we were invited to try the famous afternoon tea at The Angel Hotel in Abergavenny. It looked and sounded completely delicious – and my colleague came back enthusing about the hotel itself. So, a second invitation to stay at The Angel and learn more about […]
Turkey Breast Paupiettes with Pickled Walnut, Apple and Sage
Christmas in a Parcel – Turkey Breast Paupiettes with Opies Pickled Walnuts. #Ad: Written in Conjunction with Opies It’s that time of year again! The festive season when everyone else seems to be planning a feast for 500 or so. For those of us with small families, though, I’m sharing some of the options around […]
Lady of the Grapes Wine Bar – Review
Meeting the Lady of the Grapes in Covent Garden. Tucked away on Maiden Lane, almost opposite Rules, is a charming new(ish) wine bar with a focus on female winemakers. Lady of the Grapes is the brainchild of Parisienne, Carole Bryon, who set the place up to help redress an inherent male balance in the wine […]
The Flexitarian Christmas from Donald Russell
Christmas Made Easy with Donald Russell Butchers. Perhaps a butcher isn’t where you’d expect to start if you are looking for an easy, flexitarian style Christmas lunch. We’ve reviewed Donald Russell turkey options in the past and love the convenience of their Christmas in a Box. But, if your family, like mine, has a mixed […]
A Porky Passion with Iberian Ham.
Exploring the Dehesa – Iberian Ham. What makes Iberian ham (jamón Ibérico) so special? Obviously the best way to find out is by travelling to Spain to Seville and then on into the countryside to the North, to the Dehesa. In our case that was to an area around Huelva, Cumbres de San Bartolomé, close […]
Festive Afternoon Tea at the Rosebery – Mandarin Oriental
Christmas Vibes at the Mandarin Oriental. At this time of year, a little window shopping at any of the major department stores is enough to wake up my Christmas senses – and Knightsbridge, home to the Mandarin Oriental just happens to have two right opposite, in the form of Harvey Nichols and Harrods. So, I’m […]
Sussex Restaurant, Soho – Review
A Breath of The Country in Soho – Sussex It’s always reassuring when somewhere you loved when you first visited turns out to be a real success. The Gladwin Brothers, Oliver, Richard and Gregory opened The Shed in Notting Hill way back in 2012. The combination of Chef, Restaurateur and Farmer proved magical and we […]
Chateau Ksara at Comptoir Libanais
Ultimate Lebanese Table – Chateau Ksara and Comptoir Libanais, London Bridge. We are big fans of Comptoir Libanais and went to the launch of Comptoir Libanais London Bridge where we were headed back to a week or so ago. A second invitation to meet the team behind Chateau Ksara and Tony Kitous himself was one […]
The Moon and Beyond – Exhibitions at the National Maritime Museum #Moon50
A Space Day Out – Two Exhibitions Celebrating the Moon and More. #Ad:Paid Content It is a beautiful and delightful sight to behold the body of the Moon. Galileo Galilei A visit to the National Maritime Museum right now will show you the moon as you’ve never seen it before – through thousands of years […]