Asparagus Soup
From BBC Food Make the most of the short asparagus season with this simple yet delicious soup. Ingredients 2 tbsp olive oil 1...
Hotel Bon Sol – it’s a family affair – travel review
This deceptively large hotel couldn’t have a better location. Hotel Bon Sol Resort and Spa is in Illetas, which is only 8 km (5 miles)...
Eneko at One Aldwych for Sunday Brunch – restaurant review
Located near Covent Garden in the heart of London’s West End, Eneko at One Aldwych is one of this writer’s favourite eateries. It is a...
ChariTable Bookings Signature Dish – cookbook review
This is a book the size of several bricks. That’s not surprising as it introduces 365 leading British chefs’ main course recipes. Each recipe is...
The Textile Museum, Tilburg – travel review
‘No, Mum, not a museum!’ Yes, many of us have heard that sad and somewhat panic-stricken refrain from youngsters who are dreading the prospect of...
Drawings for Paintings: in the Age of Rembrandt by Ger Luijten, Peter Schatborn – review
Dutch artists have, for centuries, been admired for the realistic quality of their work. Seventeenth-century landscapes and scenes of ordinary life are all here. One...
Afternoon Tea at Savini at Criterion, Piccadilly – restaurant review
Both afternoon tea and The Criterion are icons. The first is quintessentially British; the second a long-standing London destination for fine food, and one which...
Hawkers Bar and Brasserie: finer dining in Kingston – restaurant review
I live only a short bus ride, or an even shorter train ride, from Kingston. I am there very often for retail therapy at the...
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel, London – Kingston Upon Thames – review
There is a new stylish hotel in Kingston and it’s a Hilton. But why Kingston Upon Thames? Well, it’s a good location for a decent...
Between Heaven and Earth: Atelier NL – art review
It seemed unlikely. A pottery in a church in Eindhoven. But here it was and it is indeed a divine space in which to sympathetically...
Mezcal Amores – drinks review
Mezcal? Isn’t that a brand of tequila? No – they are slightly different beverages but with great similarities in both taste and production methods. Tequila...
Apple Beet Charoset
From Whole Foods Market Serves 8 A bit of grated beet adds a unique, colorful touch to this classic Passover condiment, a fruit and...
Montcalm Hotel, Finsbury Square – hotel review
London attracts tourists and it has done for generations. The city is still an international financial hub; London has a vibrant creative arts scene and...
Penrhiw Hotel St Davids, Pembrokeshire – hotel review
St Davids will tick so many boxes for those looking for a quiet retreat for a few days. A corner of the UK with natural...
All-butter shortcrust pastry
From Sainsbury’s Basic all-butter shortcrust pastry recipe for pies and quiches. Serves: 4 Preparation time: 10 Minutes Cooking time: 20 Minutes Cooling Time: 30 Minutes...
Blas at Twr y Felin Hotel, Pembrokeshire – restaurant review
This striking and high-end hotel seems contemporary but it has a long history which is camouflaged by its light, modern and immaculate presentation. But part...
Alfresco Dip
From Whole Foods Market Serves 8 (yields about 3 cups) Something between pico de gallo and Insalata Caprese, this fresh, flavorful dip might...
Vietnam Eye – Contemporary Vietnamese Art – book review
This is the most comprehensive tome on contemporary art in Vietnam today. It is a page-turner for any art lover but it also appeals to...
Roch Castle, Pembrokeshire – hotel review
Roch Castle (in Welsh: Castell y Garn) is a 12th-century castle, located at the village of Roch near Haverfordwest, in Pembrokeshire, Wales. Yes, we have...
White Turkey Chili
From Whole Foods Market Serves 6 to 8 We love this non-traditional chili made with tomatillos, green chiles and white beans. The optional toppings...