Belazu’s New Range of Small Batch Spiced Nuts Belazu is one of my favourite brands – I met some of the people from the company when I first started writing London-Unattached and I remember hearing about how they’d started by importing olives that you simply couldn’t buy in the UK at the time. Back in […]
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Let the Dance Begin – Sadler’s Wells Spring/Summer 2021
New Shows for Spring/Summer 2021 at Sadler’s Wells London If there was one moment that stands out as a poignant symbol for The Arts during the pandemic, it was the screening of Dancing at Dusk. A mind-numbingly beautiful interpretation of The Rite of Spring by Pina Bausch danced by École des Sables, it should have […]
Types of Champagne – How to pick the best fizz for you
Types of Champagne – All About The Best Known Sparkling Wine in the World. What makes Champagne so special? And how do you know which type of Champagne is right for you? There are several elements to consider – Champagne is a multidimensional drink so, apart from the basic controls about what can be called […]
Tried and Tested UK Staycations
Staying at home? It works for us! The dates are in the diary! Life as we once knew it will return again and the London-Unattached team are here to help you make the most of your freedom. In recent years the team has been invited to review hotels in some of the UK’s loveliest spots. […]
Italian Wild Boar Ragù – From Tuscany to Abruzzo
Wild Boar Ragù with Montepulciano d’Abruzzo Although we tend to associate Italian wild boar recipes with Tuscany, hunting and eating cinghiale is common in many rural parts of the country. Abruzzo, with it’s massive and famous national park, in the centre of the Apennines, is well-populated with wild boar. They breed prolifically and, like deer, can […]
RAW Fish and Cocktails – a Phoenix from the Ashes
A Review of Sorts – RAW Fish and Cocktails. Just before London went into tier 4 I went along to a restaurant opening on Brick Lane. Not as you might think an Indian or Bangla restaurant, this place specialised in fish and rather special cocktails. We loved the ambience and truly enjoyed an evening of […]
EE British Academy Film Awards and BAFTA giveaway
A Virtual Celebration of Film and a 19 Year Partnership with Taittinger This year the BAFTA film awards take place on the weekend of 10th and 11th April and will be broadcast on the BBC on Sunday 11th April. There will be an opening night programme on 10th Aprile where you can learn more about […]
Coniglio Alla Stimpirata – Sweet and Sour Rabbit from Sicily
The Taste of Sicily – Coniglio Alla Stimpirata One of the first Sicilian dishes I tried was caponata. A sweet-sour vegetable dish that is like a more exotic ratatouille and is sometimes served with pine nuts and raisins, I was smitten at the first spoonful. It’s a recipe to make in late summer here in […]
Cod with Dill and Parsley Sauce
Cod with Dill and Parsley Sauce This is an updated classic recipe for Cod with Dill and Parsley sauce – lighter than the traditional bechamel sauce with parsley that my mother would have served and delicious on a cold winter’s day. This recipe was one I developed when I was working with a rather special […]
Our Favourite Gin Cocktails
Easy Gin Cocktails to Make at Home Ad: This content is written in conjunction with mymoneypocket.co.uk When you want to make a cocktail at home, where do you start? For many of us, it’s as simple as a good, classic Gin and Tonic. Made with quality gin and artisan tonic it really is a […]