Ozeki Dry Sake – drinks review
If we are new to sake we will likely be looking for a mild flavour and a light sake. Yes, sake does indeed have a...
Forman’s Restaurant, Hackney – review
London is moving east. There has been much investment in an area that already had good transport links. New building for both housing and commerce...
Japanese-style Panko Prawns with Lime Mayo
From Sainsbury’s Panko Prawns: plump large prawns, cooked in a crispy crumb and served with a lime mayonnaise. Serves: 6 Ingredients 18 raw...
Le Garrick: Steak with je ne sais quoi – restaurant review
Le Garrick restaurant and wine bar is conveniently located in the heart of Covent Garden in London’s West End. I am no stranger here even...
Italian Chowder with Cod and Kale
From Whole Foods Market Serves 4 Here’s a satisfying family recipe incorporating seafood into your Health Starts Here™ lifestyle. It’s made with just enough...
Vassilis Papagiannakos at Domaine Papagiannakos Winery – interview
A few years ago one might scoff at the prospect of a visit to a Greek winery. The memory of old-school Retsina lingers on. That...
Cream Tea Cruise from MBNA Thames Clippers – travel review
I am a Londoner and I am ashamed to say that I rarely take advantage of visiting our iconic and internationally-appreciated historic and cultural sites,...
Shirataki Shuzo Atoaji Kiriri Uonuma Junmai Sake – drinks review
The quality junmai sake, made in Uonuma City in Niigata, is a pure sake made of just 100% Japanese rice polished to 65% of its...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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)...
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...
Easy Matzo-Crusted Wild Salmon
From Whole Foods Market Serves 4 Kids and adults alike will love this quick and flavourful baked salmon with a light, crunchy crust. If...
Flavors from the French Mediterranean by Gérald Passedat – review
It will soon be summer. We start to muse over al fresco dining and lighter fare. Ingredients with colour and freshness will take centre stage...
Sake: The History, Stories and Craft of Japan’s Artisanal Breweries – book review
I was told to expect a book. I was told to expect a big book. I was told to expect a coffee-table book. What I...
The Balcon, London – classic perfection – restaurant review
The Balcon is a truly memorable restaurant set on Waterloo Place on the corner with Pall Mall. This wide thoroughfare is in fact an extension...
Arabica Bar and Kitchen, Borough Market – restaurant review
Borough has been known for its food markets since as far back as the 11th century. First the stallholders were trading on old London Bridge,...
Yuzu Cupcakes with Matcha Tea Frosting – recipe
Looking for Japanese flavours in a dessert but using traditional Western techniques? This could be the recipe for you. Yuzu Cupcakes with Matcha Tea Frosting...