Classic Recipes of the Philippines by Ghillie Basan – review
This rather smart little book looks at the unique traditional food and cooking of the Philippines. But many of us know little of these islands...
Dirty Bones Kensington for Brunch – restaurant review
It’s raining in Kensington and we are hungry for brunch. Yes, that convivial meal twixt brekkie and weekend dinner that allows for a broad menu...
Buckwheat Blinis with Scrambled Eggs and Smoked Salmon
From BBC Food Treat a loved one to breakfast in bed with these decadent pancakes topped with creamy scrambled egg and smoked salmon. ...
Brunch at Balans Soho Society Kensington High Street – restaurant review
I am not naturally an early-morning person. I am not naturally a morning person of any time classification, but I do love breakfast – as...
The Food and Cooking of Japan and Korea by Emi Kazuko – review
A few years ago our culinary ethnic horizons extended to a Friday night curry and perhaps the occasional Chinese dinner of sweet and sour pork....
Okinawa and Awamori – the spirit of the islands – travel review
Awamori is the celebrated spirit originating in and unique to the Ryukyu Islands (Nansei Islands in Japanese) of Okinawa. It is made from long-grain Thai...
Tangy Grilled Pork Chops with Pears and Blue Cheese
From Whole Foods Market Serves 2 We’re proud of the hard work we’ve done to continually raise our standards for raising farm animals. For...
Spaghetti alla Carbonara
From BBC Food Try Rick Stein’s recipe for a classic, creamy carbonara. Ingredients 400g/14oz dried spaghetti 175g/6¼oz piece smoked pancetta, rind removed 2 tbsp...
Quiche Lorraine
From BBC Food Recipes for quiche don’t have to be daunting – just take the time to make homemade pastry for a crispy slice...
Mexican-style pork with chilli, kidney beans and tomatoes
From Sainsbury’s Serves: 4 Preparation time: 10 Minutes Cooking time: 30 Minutes Ingredients 2 tablespoons organic sunflower oil 1 organic onion, chopped 3 cloves...
Irish Cheddar Potato Bites
From Whole Foods Market Serves 8 This occasion-worthy side dish serves as an appetizer for parties, too. If you’re serving a spiral-sliced ham as...
Darbaar by Abdul Yaseen, Broadgate – restaurant review
Here is a man to follow and a restaurant to watch. This new venture, Darbaar with Abdul Yaseen at the helm, has pedigree and polish...
The Chalet Cookbook – review
Yes, it’s that time of year again. Chestnuts roasting on an open fire, etc. Our thoughts turn to cold-weather vacations and possibly (although not in...
Hearty Lentil and Sausage Soup
From Whole Foods Market Serves 6 This robust one-pot dinner packs in lentils, sausage and plenty of vegetables, including mushrooms, spinach, onions and garlic....
Langkawi – more than beaches – travel review
This tropical gem has a deserved reputation for iconic, palm-fringed beaches, dazzling white sand and sea warm enough to call a bath. Langkawi is an...
Sake in situ – the overlooked tourist attraction in Japan – travel review
A dream came true for me recently and it was courtesy of the Japanese Ministry of Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF). That might sound unlikely when...
Clementine and Ginger Gammon
From Sainsbury’s Roasted gammon with a zesty glaze, a delicious twist on a traditional Christmas dish Preparation time: 10 Minutes Cooking time: see...
Barbecue Ribs
From BBC Food A few secret ingredients in the homemade barbecue sauce make these tender and juicy spare ribs finger lickin’ good. Ingredients...
Bacon, Cranberry and Mushroom Rice Stuffing
From Whole Foods Market Serves 8 This delicious alternative to bread-based stuffing is made with an aromatic rice medley and is flavored with bacon,...
Spicy Lamb Burgers with Coriander, Tomato and Yoghurt relish
From BBC Food These tasty burgers with a quick tomato relish are perfect for the barbecue, serve with pittas or burger buns. Ingredients For...