For one week only in the heart of Spitalfields Market, Maille Mustard will be operating a mustard Boutique. The Boutique will be open from Wednesday 13th to Sunday 17th July and will be located in Spitalfields’ Victorian market hall.
John Gregory-Smith’s Mighty Spice Feature
Spice chef John Gregory-Smith talks to us about Mighty Spice, a straightforward, easy-to-follow cook book with recipes that require spices that most of us will already have in our cupboards, or that will at least be stocked at the corner shop. It’s John’s mission to ‘demystify spices for everyone”, keeping ingredients simple and accessible.
WeightWatchers Cook Smart Vegetarian
WeightWatchers Cook Smart Vegetarian is a decent vegetarian cookery book, but it is let down by some outdated recipes and dodgy editing.
Taste of London Gascon Foie Burger fails to impress
When it comes to the Foie Burger, obviously the ToL judges saw something different to me so you may well want to gamble £9.00 for yourselves. I wouldn’t recommend it though. I know Comptoir Gascon can do, and normally does do, far, far better food than this.
Caravaggio, Leadenhall Street, London. Italian cuisine in the city of london.
There are a fair number of city restaurants that now occupy spaces previously created for financial institutions; Caravaggio in Leadenhall Street is one of them. The food was very good, though on the generous side. We had a great evening there.
Kentish Canteen in Kentish Town
300 Kentish Town Road London NW5 2TG www.kentishcanteen.co.uk It’s an ugly knot of a junction […]
Yellow plum clafoutis
Yellow plums are to me the epitome of Summer, they evoke memories of my grandfather and picnics on the beach after hot afternoons playing in the sea. Today the firm sweet-yellow flesh quickly transports me to those Summer childhood days and to the sight of my grandfather’s tanned face.
Suda to open Som Tam bar in Covent Garden
London’s first Som Tam bar, SUDA, will open in September 2011 in St Martin’s Courtyard, a new development in Covent Garden off Upper St Martin’s Lane.
The Three Stags, Kennington Road, London
Sitting on the corner of the crossroads with the Imperial War Museum opposite, The Three Stags could best be described as a prime example of an old London pub. Although walking into the pub was a little like walking into a time warp, we had a great time there and enjoyed some really good food. Given that we arrived there at 7.00 pm and didn’t leave until almost closing time, that says it all.
Costa Launch New Costa Light Coffee
At less than 80 calories for a primo serving (the smallest cup size) Costa Light involves a new production technique of adding Costa’s Mocha Italia espresso to skimmed milk in its own jug, and frothing, which creates a milder, lighter coffee.