Michael Saxon has looked after guests at some of the world’s finest hotels, from Europe to North America, the Caribbean, Hong Kong, China, the Philippines, Taiwan, Indonesia, Singapore, Malaysia and beyond. He talks to Douglas Blyde about his autobiography, ‘Chef’s Tales’.
Eat the Arlberg food and skiing in Austria
Caroline Sargent is no skier but lured by the prospect of food, wine and cocktails to consume while others hurled themselves down snowy slopes to certain death, she enjoyed a winter’s break in the Arlberg region of Austria.
Crabbie’s cocktails from Wayne Collins
The makers of Crabbie’s Alcoholic Ginger Ale have recently launched a range of non-alcoholic ginger drinks. And to show them off, Wayne Collins from BBC’s “Something for the Weekend” has created some spectacular cocktail recipes to help you really enjoy them.
Charbrew specialist teas and tisanes, full flavoured infusions.
Charbrew teas contain some interesting ingredients including, among other things, lemongrass, coconut rasps, fruits, cardamom, beetroot and carrot, as well as whole leaves and flowers, in bringing together their range. These little bags of promise deliver some very bold vibrant flavours, that lingered on the palate after drinking.
Mr Sing makes sauces in London’s East End
‘A lot of great inventions have come out of British sheds,’ chuckles Mr Singh cheerfully as he leads me literally up the garden path. Here, in a quiet back garden in an anonymous street in London’s West Ham is the shed where, back in 2008/9, Mr Singh first cooked up his weapons grade chilli sauce in any real quantity.
Almond cake with a honey-orange blossom syrup
This is a rich almond cake from the Convent of Vidigueira, in Alentejo. to which I have introduced two things that make the cake stand out and taste even nicer: some sheets of filo pastry on top which add extra texture and a honey-orange blossom syrup which give extra scent and moistness.
The Fox and Anchor serves what may be the best Full English Breakfast in London
In search of a proper Full English breakfast to fuel his day, Nick Harman finds perfection on a plate in the classic surroundings of one of the few unsullied pubs in London. Just hold the beans, please.
The finest ham -free at Iberica, London
All this week they’re showcasing Jabugo Ham Sierra Mayor at Iberica by giving away free samples with every meal. Iberica has just been awarded a bib by the Michelin guide, one of the few things that fossilised institution actually got right.
Jean-Georges Vongerichten returns to London with Spice Market, Leicester Square
Internationally renowned chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten, holder of three Michelin stars at his restaurant Jean Georges, Central Park West, Manhattan, is set to open his latest venture in London. Spice Market will open at the new W London – Leicester Square hotel, Wardour Street, in February.
Clos Maggiore – a restaurant in London’s Covent Garden
You’re not going to have a mind-bending gastronomic experience here, the food is not the star you are. Or rather you and your date. And there’s nothing wrong with that, too many restaurants ask you to bow down to their altar of food and say ‘I do’ to chef’s ego. Clos Maggiore is more concerned in marrying good food and a memorable experience for couples who want a special occasion