In Nuenen with Vincent van Gogh – travel review
Vincent van Gogh’s Nuenen is documented in charming fashion at the Vincentre Who is this ‘Vincent’ and where is Nuenen? We are exploring the life...
Couscous Salad
A hearty couscous salad that is so simple to make. For a slightly different flavour, use the zest and juice of one lime. Serve with...
Mexico: A Culinary Quest – review
Introduces the reader to the real spirit of Mexican food This is truly a gastronomic coffee-table book. More accurately I should say that it’s a...
Loving Vincent …and Tim – exhibition review
The ‘Loving Vincent’ Exhibition of the Animated Film The Loving Vincent Exhibition is now open at the Noord Brabant’s Museum in Den Bosch. This beautiful...
Classic Food of Northern Italy – review
Anna Del Conte is, or so says The Times, ‘The queen of Italian cuisine’ and she is certainly an iconic writer. The original edition (1996)...
Corn Pancakes with Chilli Sauce
Corn Pancakes by Allegra McEvedy Ingredients 280 g sweetcorn, fresh or frozen 1-2 spring onion, green part only, finely chopped 3 eggs 1 tbsp...
Chickpea dip and pitta fingers
Chickpea dip: a combination of chickpeas, garlic, virtually fat free fromage frais and parsley. From Sainsbury’s Serves: 4 Preparation time: 10 Minutes Ingredients 410g...
Chickpea Devilled Eggs
Chickpea Devilled Eggs from Whole Foods Market Makes 2 dozen Which came first, the chickpea or the egg? These rich and tangy devilled...
The Palestinian Table – review
It’s a sign of a fine cookbook! I have turned the pages and have actually mused on presenting a dinner party, family dinner and afternoon...
Hot Pot in London’s Chinatown – restaurant review
Hot Pot: a sumptuous DIY event Hot Pot is a sociable activity that allows family and friends to gather together around the pot to celebrate...
Hook Line Sinker – A Seafood Cookbook – review
I was expecting something special. It was coming from Face Publications and their books are superb! I wasn’t disappointed with Hook Line Sinker! Hook Line...
Celery Citrus Salad with Balsamic and Feta
Celery Citrus Salad from Whole Foods Market Serves 4 Crunchy celery contrasts with sweet, tender citrus in this lovely salad that perfectly exhibits...
Chino Latino – restaurant review
Diners at the front tables of Chino Latino have a stunning view To the untutored this location might not seem the best, being on the...
Champ by James Martin
Looking for an easy mashed potato recipe? James Martin’s creamy champ is perfect with sausages or pork chops. From BBC Food Ingredients 1.35kg/3lb potatoes,...
Celery Bites with Roasted Red Pepper Cream
Celery Bites from Whole Foods Market Makes 24 Cool crunchy celery is the perfect carrier for delicious, dairy-free roasted red pepper topping. ...
Whisky The Connoisseur’s Journal – review
Christmas isn’t far away. The ads on TV herald the coming season and offer the threat of Yuletide gift giving. Men are famously difficult with...
The Flavours of Andalucía – review
A cookbook laced with personal narrative and charm This is a full-colour illustrated cookbook but there isn’t a single photograph. This is The Flavours of...
Port, Porto and culinary culture – travel review
You might have visited Porto in Portugal before but it’s worth another look, and perhaps with food and drink in mind this time. There has...
Carrot Cashew Spread
From Whole Foods Market Serves 8 This spread is also delicious for breakfast or a snack on toasted slices of Health Starts Here whole...
Chotto Matte, Soho – restaurant review
Chotto Matte is Japanese for ‘please wait a minute’. No, dear reader, don’t go thinking that this is a veiled threat of slow service. It’s...