So Marco Pierre White is to be a brand ambassador for Bernard Mathews Turkeys and the sound of bloggers and sanctimonious columnists having hissy fits is deafening. You’d have thought they would have exhausted their anger when MPW started advertising stock cubes, but no there is still plenty of bile to spare. Honestly you’d have thought he’d been caught eating Panda, not simply earning a few quid for himself
Franco Manca, Chiswick
Now it could be that I don’t understand or appreciate a true Naples pizza base and if so mea culpa, Franco Manca, but I can only compare to the Brixton version and these aren’t as good. However Brixton sets a high benchmark and these are still (leafy) streets ahead of the competition.
1,001 Shades of Pink Provincia Nostra
Whilst Roman poet, Martial described the wines as ‘terrible’, Douglas Blyde finds pleasure in a particular pink wine from Provence…
Sumac and Sesame Crusted Chicken with Quinoa Tabbouleh
This week, my recipe uses a Persian seasoning called ‘Sumac’ which is a red coarse powder, with an appealing acidity to it, that isn’t too overpowering. I use the Sumac to marinate some chicken fillets along with some sesame seeds to give some added crunch. A refreshing Tabbouleh, made with Quinoa instead of Cous Cous, accompanies the chicken to make the perfect dish.
St George’s Day at the National Dining Rooms
From Monday 19th April to Monday 26th April, celebrate St George at The National Dining Rooms with a menu hearty enough for dragon slaying and maiden rescuing!
Petersham Nurseries to make the night magic
Petersham Nurseries Cafe, which seldom opens beyond sun down, is unlocking its weighty wooden gates for a bewitching series of six summer supper clubs. A rare opportunity to enjoy the magical atmosphere of the Nurseries as night falls, head chef Skye Gyngell is creating a bespoke menu for each of the six evenings.
The Royal Garden Hotel to launch their new restaurant in May – Park Terrace
The Royal Garden Hotel, London’s largest independent five star hotel has announced the opening of the Park Terrace restaurant and bar at the beginning of May.
To market, to market…or not.
Walking out of my front door on a glorious early spring morning, carrying my hessian shopping bag, heading off to the farmers market to exchange happy banter and ten pound notes for a wild duck and some plum chutney, I cannot help but feel like a rather smug ‘foodie’. The emphasis on fresh, seasonal food makes my heart sing.
Gizzi Erskine – Gizzi’s Kitchen Magic
You’re going to be seeing a lot more of Gizzi Erskine that’s for sure. Magazine editors and TV commissioning editors all look for looks in their female cooks; the men can resemble Arthur Mullard ,or even Greg Wallace, but not the women.
Massala, Cobham, Surrey
Massala is an excellent Indian restaurant with great dishes on their menu, certainly worth making an effort to seek out and undertaking a bit of a journey for. We would definitely recommend it.