La Mancha Tapas Bar and Restaurant, Putney – review
[This venue is now closed] We love that Continental lifestyle – a Southern European restaurant, near the water, filled with animated diners, tapas and good...
10 Favourite things to do in St Kitts – travel review
This is a stunning little island that offers so much. There are hot golden beaches, cool and tranquil rain forests, history, food, adventure and entertainment....
Homestyle Pot Roast with Tomato Sauce
From Stop and Shop Ingredients 3 pounds boneless bottom round beef roast 1 tsp dried thyme 1 tsp dried oregano 1/2 tsp salt 1/2...
Cheval Harrington Court, Kensington – Apartment Hotel – review
It’s summer in London! Sure, the weather might be unpredictable but there will be the guarantee of a throng of visitors who are looking for...
Herbed Beef Roast with Beer
From Stop and Shop Bake flaky biscuits from the dairy case to take advantage of the pan juices. Ingredients 3 pound blade-in beef...
St Kitts – History and Tranquillity – travel review
I am no expert on the Caribbean. Truth to tell, this was my first visit to the islands. Friends had described their vacations to some...
Eggplant and Beef Hotpot
Photography by Rob Palmer Preparation Time 15 – 180 minutes Serves 6 Ingredients 80ml (1/3 cup) olive oil 1 (about 450g) eggplant, cut...
Dutch Oven Beef and Noodle Casserole
From Whole Foods Market Serves 6 to 8 A hearty thank you to Donna for sharing this satisfying one-pot meal. She explains: “My Irish...
Cranberry-Orange Braised Beef on Ciabatta
From Whole Foods Market Makes 24 pieces Braising in flavourful ingredients is the secret to making lesser-known (and right-priced!) cuts of beef impressive. The...
The Tomb of the Unknown Uncle – Flowering of Liberation – travel review
2014 is a special year and after my recent visit to the Netherlands I am reminded that every year should be special. This year we...
Cornish Pasty
From BBC Food Try the Hairy Biker’s recipe for a classic Cornish pasty. Ingredients For the pastry 225g/½lb plain flour, plus extra for...
Hisashi Taoka of Kiku – Fish aficionado – interview
Kiku is a Japanese restaurant conveniently located near Green Park station in Mayfair, and at the top of Half Moon Street. It’s one of the...
Corned Beef Hash with Poached Eggs
From BBC Food This tasty brunch dish is quick and easy to make. Ingredients For the corned beef hash 4 potatoes, diced into...
Citrus Beef with Red Pepper
From Stop and Shop Orange and ginger flavours provide a zest to this colourful entree with contrasting colours and textures. Ingredients 2 large...
The War of Jan Loos – interview
The last year of World War II offered the hope of an end to hostilities, but they were, in fact, a long way from being...
Chuck Wagon Casserole
From Stop and Shop Get a taste of the Old West with this hearty casserole. Ingredients 1 pound ground chuck 1 medium onion,...
It’s ‘Dim Sum’ but more – by Janice Wong – review
Janice Wong has the accolade of Asia’s no.1 Pastry Chef. Well, we all know what famous chefs are like. Ego-driven, imposing hulks with loud voices,...
Chilli Cinnamon Roast Beef
From Sainsbury’s The combination of coriander, black pepper and red chilli give this succulent beef joint a fiery flavour. Serves: 8 Preparation time:...
Cheese “Steak” Pizza
From Stop and Shop Sides: Serve with a spinach salad topped with a light vinaigrette. Dessert: Finish the meal with angel food cake, fresh...
Beef with ginger and pineapple by Ken Hom
A delicious recipe from Ken Hom Ingredients 450 g lean beef steaks 225 g fresh pineapples 2 red peppers 2 spring onions 1 tbsp...