Doing the rounds with Ricker

There were some delicious starters, however, at Eight over Eight in Chelsea. Apparently this place is a hit with the yummy mummies who (*delight*) have no idea the salads they wolf can contain fatty lashings of delicious palm sugar – v. common in south-east Asian foods – not that they care, what with debating the next buggy brand to adopt.

David Oliver Fine Foods Review

Caroline Sargent reviews a new range of ready meals from David Oliver and finds them more than fine. She samples their Guinea Fowl and Lentils, a classic Venison Stew, and Rabbit with Flagolet Beans. Her boyfriends gets to try the hearty Beef and Dorset Ale Stew.

Review of Macarons by Pierre Herme

Macarons is the eagerly awaited English translation of the book by legendary French patisserie chef Pierre Herme. Herme is considered by many to be the best Macaron maker in the world and is credited with kick starting a renaissance in their popularity. The book features a wide range of flavours ranging from classics such as chocolate or lemon to the more outre caviar and walnut brandy.