44 Foods Valentines
With Valentine’s day just around the corner, 44 Foods have got you covered. 44 Foods and chef partner James Strawbridge have curated all you need to...
Best of British from 44 Foods
Quality in a Box. I have enjoyed 44 Foods packages a couple of times now and I can attest to the quality of both their...
Alpine Feast by the Thames
Côte in Kingston. I am an unashamed supporter of Côte. ‘But it’s a chain,’ I hear my dear reader cry! Yes, it is and it’s...
The Melodist Mango and Passion Fruit Gin
A touch of romance from Tesco Finest Christmas is just a memory, and the New Year celebrations are already over, but the next event isn’t...
Bratislava – sculpture and urban art – travel review
We have all heard of Bratislava but mostly with regard to iffy stag do’s. They are thankfully drifting into the mists of a former time,...
Chef Collin Brown’s Jackfruit Curry
Collin Brown and Executive Chef at Caribbean-inspired restaurant chain Turtle Bay. He is an award-winning, world class chef from Jamaica who has been on TV...
Twelve-Spice Biscuits with Spiced Mascarpone Cream – recipe
These delightful Twelve-Spice Biscuits are an ideal accompaniment to a nice cup of tea on winter afternoons, but they are also key to this rich...
In love with an Emu
Valentine perfection from Go Emu The Christmas tree needles are still in the carpet and the dustman has only just collected all those boxes and...
Cosmopolitan
From BBC Food Make like a Manhattan socialite with this classy cocktail. Chill the glasses in the freezer beforehand for an ice-cold tipple à...
Spiced Chocolate Pecan Pie
From Sainsbury’s A chocolate pud as featured in Sainsbury’s Magazine. Serves: 8 Preparation time: 20 Minutes Cooking time: 60 Minutes Ingredients 1 x 375g...
Beans Coffee Club
Give the gift that can warm every day. Times are tough the world over just now. We are all thinking of making a few economies,...
Spiced Pear Bread and Butter Pudding
From Sainsbury’s Sweet pears sandwiched between slices of bread, covered in creamy homemade custard and baked to perfection. Serves: 8 Preparation time: 35...
Dashi – the Cornerstone of Japanese Cuisine
Japan Centre has the essentials. Oh, Japan Centre has dashi – fantastic! Um, what is dashi? My dear reader may not have come across this...
Fantastico – Modern Italian Food by Gino D’Acampo – review
Fantastico – Modern Italian Food is Gino D’Acampo’s first book and it’s a fine one. The photography is superb, the recipes clear and the “hand-written”...
James Every Day – James Martin – review
The “James” in question is none other than the charismatic James Martin, who must be one of the most instantly recognisable TV chefs in the...
Flavoursome festive dishes to take your Christmas leftovers to the next level
Ultimate Peperami Christmas sandwich Serves 2 | 10 minutes This speedy comforting snack has everything you want from a sandwich – melty cheese, scrumptious stuffing,...
Cherry Mince Pies
From Sainsbury’s Mince pies topped with meringue and marachino cherries Serves: 12 Preparation time: 20 Minutes Cooking time: 23 Minutes Ingredients 125g shortcrust...
Boozy Christmas Pudding
From Sainsbury’s A pudding that’s jam packed with fruit and liquor and full of rich festive flavour. Serves: 8 Preparation time: 30 Minutes...
True Nomad
Avallen Calvados Cocktail True Nomad is a long drink jut perfect for these cooler days. the spice of the ginger gives balance to the fruity...
Kwai Feh Lychee Liqueur leaps to the aid of the party
Drink dressed to the nines. If you are looking for enticing and celebratory drinks for the festive season or for any special occasion, these fabulous...