Archive For March 2014

Cheval Three Quays, Tower Hill – hotel review

Cheval Three Quays, Tower Hill – hotel review

We travel and we spend time in hotels. Yes, but how often have we had extended time away from home and wished that we had a place to rest our heads that was a bit more like, well, home? A few more amenities would do the trick. Cheval have the answer! Cheval Three Quays is…

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Beef Fajitas

Beef Fajitas

From Stop and Shop   Ingredients 1 lb boneless top sirloin 1 can 4 oz chopped green chilies 1/3 cup fresh lime juice, (about 2 limes) 2 cloves garlic, peeled 1/4 tsp salt 1 tbsp oil 1 medium onion, sliced 1-2 cups green or red pepper strips 8 8″ tortillas As desired: salsa, lettuce, sour…

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Washoku – Japanese cuisine recognised by UNESCO – travel review

Washoku – Japanese cuisine recognised by UNESCO – travel review

We in the West might consider that we know all about Japanese food and indeed all about Japan. It is, I guess, a consequence of globalisation. We see Japanese tourists on our streets, sushi fast food cafés are now common, and there are more Japanese restaurants in our larger cities. Yes, we know all about…

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Beef Chuck Pot Roast

Beef Chuck Pot Roast

From Whole Foods Market   Serves 6 A pot roast is much easier to prepare than you might think and makes a fabulous one-dish dinner…and even better leftovers. It’s simple to customize a pot roast by using different seasonings, liquid and vegetables.   Ingredients 1 1/1 teaspoons dried parsley 1 teaspoon sea salt 1/2 teaspoon…

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Beef and Portobello Pasta

Beef and Portobello Pasta

From Stop and Shop   Offer steamed broccoli, a crisp green salad and crusty Old World bread to complete the meal.   Ingredients 6 oz portobello mushrooms, cleaned and stems discarded 1 pound ground chuck 2 tsp finely minced garlic 1 medium red bell pepper, seeded, cut into 1/2″” chunks 2/3 cup dry red wine…

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