Roast Shoulder of Lamb with Herbs and Honey
From BBC Food Forget about carving this easy slow-cooked pot roast – pull the fragrant, tender lamb from the bone, rustic style. Ingredients...
Mango Tree for Regional Thai Cuisine – restaurant review
The Mango Tree Thai restaurant is a stone’s throw from Buckingham Palace. A stone’s throw in this case isn’t estate agent speak for a couple...
The Princess, the Palace and the Painter – travel review
OK, so I have lied and we are only into the first paragraph! The Princess, the Palace and the Painter is an intriguing title with...
Bel & The Dragon, Godalming – restaurant review
The town of Godalming is situated in the countryside in southern England but not far from London. Its narrow streets are lined with many historic...
Bel, the Dragon and the Village – hotel review
Sounds like the title of an improbable fable or fairy tale but here it all is and not far from London. Yes, there is more...
Rack of Lamb Provençal with Mustard, Thyme and Rosemary Crust
by Royal Warrant butcher Donald Russell Ingredients 1 Rack of Lamb with fat scored 2 Shallots (finely chopped) 3 tbsp Olive Oil 2 large...
The Hunt for Filipino Food: Kusina to Cuisine by St. Theresa’s College Manila Foundation – review
I am a cookbook reviewer, and it’s always exciting to leaf through pages that offer an insight into a new and vibrant cuisine. And I...
Lancashire Hot Pot
From BBC Food The Hairy Bikers’ slow-cooked classic Lancashire hot pot is perfect for a hearty, family meal. Ingredients 2 tbsp olive oil...
Haggis, Clapshot and Whisky Sauce
From BBC Food Celebrate Burns Night with The Hairy Bikers’ recipe of haggis, neeps, tatties and whisky sauce. Ingredients 500g/1lb 2oz haggis ...
The Rib Room – for more than ribs – Knightsbridge – restaurant review
The food scene in London has changed so much over the past couple of decades. We have moved away from that shocking reality of poor...
Warren House, Kingston – hotel review
We might be in London for a short holiday. We see the sights, monuments, museums. We shop till we drop and we are swept along...
Donald Russell Spiced Lamb Burgers with Chinese Steamed Buns
by Chrissie Walker At last the summer is here. We don’t have guaranteed good weather in the UK so when we have warm days...
Côte – Dinner in Kingston – restaurant review
This is a lovely spot on the River Thames and well patronised by shoppers during the day and socialisers in the evening. But despite its...
Dijon and Herb Crusted Lamb Chop
From Stop and Shop Serving Suggestions Accompaniments: Serve with Stuffed Baked Potatoes and Steamed Fresh Green Beans. Wine: Syrah. Ingredients 1-lb loin or...
Le Garrick, Covent Garden – restaurant review
Le Garrick restaurant and wine bar is conveniently located in the heart of Covent Garden in London’s West End. It’s a little gem and after...
Roka Brunch, Aldwych – restaurant review
Brunch is perhaps my favourite meal of the week. It isn’t a big, indigestible breakfast with the prospect of needing a nap by 10.30 (although...
Swan Upping – travel review
Swan Upping is an annual ceremonial event and an activity that has endured since the 12th century. The mute swans on part of the River...
Mele e Pere, Soho – restaurant review
Mele e Pere is a little cracker of a restaurant and I am almost reluctant to publicise it any further for fear that the prices...
Travels in Germany with MS Jane Austen – travel review
It sounds like the title of a Victorian novel – Travels with MS Jane Austen! Well, it is actually a few words about a delightful...
Rennes – living with history – travel review
History is everywhere in Rennes but it’s actually considered by thoroughly modern folks to be one of the most liveable cities in France. That’s a...