Archive For May 2016

Gillray’s at County Hall – restaurant review

Gillray’s at County Hall – restaurant review

As with any building, and as any estate agent worth his clip-board will tell you, it’s all about location. Gillray’s must have one of the best, and it also sits in an iconic London landmark. This imposing white Portland stone building looks across the River Thames to Westminster and the Houses of Parliament. The chimes…

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Halibut Tacos with Creamy Corn and Tomato Slaw

Halibut Tacos with Creamy Corn and Tomato Slaw

From Whole Foods Market   Makes 6 tacos   The fresh corn slaw in these tacos is a tasty way to get healthy raw veggies into a meal. To feel confident that you’re making a difference for the oceans, choose halibut (or harpoon-caught swordfish, when available) from a Marine Stewardship Council-certified sustainable fishery. The little…

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Grilled Shrimp and Eggplant Summer Noodle Bowls

Grilled Shrimp and Eggplant Summer Noodle Bowls

From Whole Foods Market   Serves 6 This tasty noodle bowl can be made almost completely outdoors; it only needs one small pot of boiling water…which you may be able to heat on your grill.   Ingredients 1/3 cup apricot fruit spread 1/4 cup ketchup 3 tablespoons soy sauce 2 limes, divided 1 eggplant, cut…

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Craft Spirits by Eric Grossman – review

Craft Spirits by Eric Grossman – review

Well, this is right on trend. Cocktails have become the cornerstone of every restaurant bar, and we want to try our hands at barista-ing at home. Most of the fixin’s are available to civilians and with little equipment some delicious and beautiful cocktails can be ours. Craft Spirits is a comprehensive glossary of worldwide spirits…

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Fish Tacos in Crunchy Shells

Fish Tacos in Crunchy Shells

From Whole Foods Market   Serves 4 All the flavour and crunch everyone loves about traditional tacos, with a fish twist.   Ingredients 2 (6-ounce) packages frozen Responsibly Farmed tilapia fillets, thawed 3/4 teaspoon ground cumin 1/4 teaspoon sea salt 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional) 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice 8 blue or yellow corn…

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The Mayfair Chippy – restaurant review

The Mayfair Chippy – restaurant review

Nothing better than traditional fish and chips. It’s nostalgic comfort food, at least if you are British. We all have memories of queueing up in a white-tiled shop with steamy windows, a high counter with glass jars of pickled gherkins and eggs, bottles of brown vinegar and salt shakers. For those who hail from beyond…

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