For those of us for who need more than a few sporadic bursts of heat to convince us it’s not still winter, we have a fantastically summery salad recipe courtesy of Parmigiano Reggiano.
Donald Russell Meats
Make your week a meaty easy one with Donald Russell’s Meal Planners. We tried a sample and found the idea sound and the meats quality and all at a fair price.
Thai Square
Professional philistine and theatrophobe Harry Farmer discovers an infinitely better way to spend a night in the West End than at a musical.
Waldorf Salad. Lee Streeton Executive Chef grows his own at Syon Park
Chef’s rubber Croc shoes seem at odds with the mud we’re tramping through, but then so are his chef’s whites. ‘I’ve got big plans,’ says Lee Streeton Executive Chef at the spanking new Syon Park Waldorf Astoria hotel while waving his arms around. ‘This land is mine!’
Two great grouse recipes
It’s the glorious twelfth! If you’ve bagged a grouse here’s two great recipes to make sure you do your bird proud. One from Boisdales and one from Charlottes
The Drift, Heron Tower, London
The entrance to Drift is around the side of the Heron Tower, but it’s worth going into the main reception to ‘ask directions’ just to stare in awe at the fish tank. In fact it’s not so much a tank as Europe’s largest privately owned aquarium. It’s so massive you expect a heavily tied up James Bond to suddenly drop into it, and then a shark to appear looking peckish.
Go for grouse
Looking for somewhere to bag your first grouse of the season? Well shoulder your over and under, pull up your yellow leggings and take aim at these fine sporting establishments
10 of the best cookery courses for kids
Among all the courses and activities for young people there are a growing number of cookery courses and schools for children popping up all over the UK. These courses are usually hands-on, a little bit messy and, crucially, lots of fun with cookery parties proving to be popular and offshoots running in schools, homes and village halls.
Hamilton’s Bar and Kitchen, Edinburgh
Hamilton’s culinary philosophy is driven by a desire to please using organic, fair trade and local suppliers and their promise of offering ‘good, honest dishes made with quality ingredients where the person cooking them loves food and doesn’t take themselves too seriously” is being delivered in spades.
Bloom: An Introduction To Gin For Women
Bloom is a premium new gin from master distiller Joanne Moore with its tones of chamomile and honeysuckle Bloom creates a sweet subtle taste perfect for enticing the gin virgin.