Koichi Saura – Samurai for Sake – interview
We, at least in London, are becoming more familiar with Japan’s iconic national beverage. We are tempted to take our first sips in the increasingly...
Beef Stew with Vegetables
From Stop and Shop Ingredients 1 tbsp olive oil 2 lbs beef stew meat 2 large onions, peeled and cut in eight chunks 2...
Beef Rib Roast with Browned Vegetables
From Stop and Shop Ingredients 1 beef rib eye roast, small end 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 1/2 tsp lemon pepper 8 small red-skinned...
Whittington’s Tea Emporium at Noodle House – review
Kyle Whittington is a modern tea merchant. He imports the finest of teas and he educates and amuses his audience. You could say he teases...
Ekachai Oriental Dining Room, Liverpool Street – review
I know it’s all a matter of taste – literally and metaphorically – when it comes to restaurants. Some diners have a flavour profile in...
Cheval Three Quays, Tower Hill – hotel review
We travel and we spend time in hotels. Yes, but how often have we had extended time away from home and wished that we had...
Beef Fajitas
From Stop and Shop Ingredients 1 lb boneless top sirloin 1 can 4 oz chopped green chilies 1/3 cup fresh lime juice, (about 2...
Washoku – Japanese cuisine recognised by UNESCO – travel review
We in the West might consider that we know all about Japanese food and indeed all about Japan. It is, I guess, a consequence of...
Beef Chuck Pot Roast
From Whole Foods Market Serves 6 A pot roast is much easier to prepare than you might think and makes a fabulous one-dish dinner…and...
Beef and Portobello Pasta
From Stop and Shop Offer steamed broccoli, a crisp green salad and crusty Old World bread to complete the meal. Ingredients 6 oz...
Beef and Polenta Lasagna
From Stop and Shop Prepare and cook in 35 minutes Ingredients 1 lb lean ground beef (87% lean) 1 (25 oz) jar Simply...
Yamal Alsham, Knightsbridge – restaurant review
Yamal Alsham is new to Knightsbridge but it’s joining its established sister of the same name in Chelsea Harbour. It’s a neighbourhood with its fair...
Beef and Cheese Ravioli
From Stop and Shop Ingredients 1 package (9 oz) refrigerated cheese ravioli 1 pound ground beef 2 cans (14.5oz each) diced tomatoes with basil,...
Beef and Beans Tacos
From Stop and Shop Adding spices to no-salt added tomato sauce creates a flavorful, spicy taco and keeps sodium to a low 210 mg...
Beef and Barley with Portobello Mushrooms
From Stop and Shop Ingredients 2 pounds chuck shoulder roast 1/2 tsp each salt and black pepper 1 tbsp canola oil 2 cups chopped...
Toshie Hiraide, Sake Samurai Japan – interview
Japan has many icons. Sumo, sushi, kimonos are among the first that spring to the non-Japanese mind …along with sake! Japanese food and sake are...
Sake in London? It’s an education – drinks review
Half a decade ago one could find Japanese Sake in London. Yes, of course one could. The ordering of such a beverage would usually elicit...
Beef and Asparagus Stir-fry
From Stop and Shop Ingredients 1-lb top round or top sirloin steak, trimmed of fat 1/4 tsp each salt and black pepper 2 tsp...
Beef and Ale Stew with Dumplings
From BBC Food Ingredients For the stew 2 tbsp vegetable oil 1kg/2lb 3oz diced shin of beef (cut off the bone into large pieces)...
Norcia – Umbria, Italy – travel review
Anyone with a molecule of romance in their hearts will have considered a vacation in Italy. Any lover of good food and wine would have...