I may have been more in love with Anjum than the cheese but if tofu and meat aversion is generally your bag you could do far worse (yes, I’m talking about you, Quorn) than experiment with paneer.
Brasserie St. Jacques
Champion sabreur, at table philosopher and Depardieu look alike, Weiss is the front man of Brasserie St. Jacques, the jolliest incarnation of what was the original ‘Petrus’ many arguments ago…
The Witchery by the Castle, Edinburgh
There’s nothing like starting your evening with an escort. By this, I don’t mean a pre-prandial visit to a lady of the night but instead having a man beat a path through a crowd to ensure that you make your reservation on time.The necessity for this bustling though was down to the Witchery restaurant lying only a few yards from Edinburgh Castle.
Miguel de Almeida’s Caldo Verde Recipe
Caldo Verde is the Portuguese national soup. This velvety, simple and hearty kale soup is eaten during festivities. My grandmother used too cook it when Spring had sprung and we were on our way to Summer.
Luke Mackay’s Slow Braised Oxtail
Oxtail is my favourite thing to slow braise. And I slow braise a LOT. Swedes have just come into season and are amazingly sweet but with a wonderful earthiness. This is my little homage to Fergus Henderson. Less is more. No wine or any of that French nonsense.
Tom’s Kitchen, Somerset House
Tourists will enjoy Tom’s Kitchen with its elegant décor and views down a terrace to the Thames. And the food, on the whole, is good. But it won’t blow you away – which is not what he wants. He wants you to stay.
Absinthe, makes the heart grow fonder?
I have to say that whenever absinthe is mentioned my mind goes straight to the little green fairy, played by Kylie Minogue at the start of Moulin Rouge and imagine that many other do the same. That little sequence in many ways summed up the reputation that Absinthe attained in the early part of the 20th century.
Free Meals, Masterclasses & Special Pies For British Food Fortnight
London will really be getting into the swing of things during British Food Fortnight! Here are some top picks of great offers, free food and interesting activities to take part in.
A hop and a skip to malt at Sambrook’s
Reinvention has certainly suited Sambrook’s. Since its first cask was tapped in November 2008, over one million pints have been served to thirsty punters across London. Junction, one of its two permanent ales has even won Beer of the Festival at this year’s Battersea Beer Festival. So on a sunny Saturday afternoon, Qin Xie headed down to Sambrook’s to see what the fuss is all about.
Wake up and smell the coffee with Cuisinart’s grind and brew coffee maker
The Cuisinart grind and brew coffee maker will have your coffee ready for you the moment you wake up with the help of its inbuilt preset feature. Plus, coffee stays warm for up to 12 hours in the double insulated jug.