British summertime is now in full swing with warm spells of sunny weather continuing, juicy strawberries, long cocktails and of course Wimbledon proceeding ever closer to its finals. Why not invite your friends round to watch the finals with you and treat them to this bottlegreen inspired Wimbledon cocktail.
It’s good for us! Recipes with Olive Oil
The UK now consumes 28 million litres of olive oil each year, which accounts for 2.9% of the world’s consumption. This is being attributed to the rise in reports that the Mediterranean diet is one of the healthiest in the world and it seems like we’re taking notice! Here are some recipes using olive oil that you might like to try.
My Kitchen – Real food from near and far – Stevie Parle
As opposed to fake food perhaps? No we know what Stevie means, he’s talking about food that is not restaurant style, not prettified, petrified, emulsified and self-satisfied. Well it’s hard to argue with that
Bob Bob Ricard, Upper James Street, London
Bob Bob Ricard is a great place to eat, you could simply go there and experience the Zakuski and ice cold vodka, or other small plates, with vodka shots or other drinks, alternatively choose from their a la carte menu which has items to suit all pockets. We had a great time there and will definitely go back. We loved it and are sure you will.
The Lock, The Runnymede-on-Thames Hotel, Egham, Surrey
The Lock is an excellent restaurant to seek out and go to for lunch or dinner. The decor in the restaurant is relaxing and makes for a great setting in which to sit and enjoy a meal, the patio should you wish to eat outside has a great outlook. With great views and really good food, this is a place worth making your way to.
S. Pellegrino – water with wine and a new label
Having recently attended Taste of London we went to a water and wine harmonisation session with specialist Andeas Larsson and here is what we found.
Riverford Travelling Field Kitchen in a yurt
If you thought Yurt was a noise kids made when confronted with broccoli, then you’ll be surprised to discover the truth. Anita Pati eats a fabulous dinner in Riverford Farm’s marvellous traveling tent of eco-gastronomy.
The price is right for Tilda’s prince of rice
If we’re prepared to pay a bit extra for cave aged Comté or slow matured salt marsh lamb to get the best of the best, why shouldn’t we do the same for pure grain basmati rice?
Riddle and Finns, Brighton
I was worried from its name, look and location that Riddle and Finns would be a bit too cutesy, too in love with itself, but instead it was a friendly place with breezy staff and generally tidy cooking for a fair price. I can’t recommend the whelks though, I think mother is still gamely chewing hers three days later. Keep calm and carry on!
Pol Pol Roger
In celebration of appointing Pol Roger as their new house pour, Mayfair’s Bob Bob Ricard restaurant will be offering a complimentary flute of the wine with lunches throughout July.