Italian Meatloaf
From Stop and Shop Ingredients 1 egg, well beaten 1 (8-oz) can tomato sauce with Italian herbs, divided 1 cup finely chopped onion 1/2...
One Canada Square for Saturday Brunch – restaurant review
Let’s be honest: most of us love the adrenalin-inducing frantic pace of London life. We are perhaps lucky if we can grab a plastic sandwich...
Irish Beef Stew
From BBC Food Hearty and wholesome, Rachel Allen’s slow-cooked beef stew is the ultimate taste of Ireland. Ingredients 1½kg/3lb 5oz stewing beef, cut...
Honey Mustard-Glazed Steaks with Grilled Onions
From Stop and Shop Tender beef top sirloin steaks made tangy with a sweet-hot mustard glaze pair up with sweet grilled onions and grilled...
The Netherlands – A Liberating Interlude – travel review
I am, as regular readers will have noticed, an unapologetic supporter of The Netherlands. It’s a small country that not only welcomes the British tourist...
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,...