I have to say that looking at this tube when it popped out the post bag I immediately thought of Jumanji, the Robin Williams film from 1995, a time when he was still intermittently funny. What on earth is Umami?
Passion and soul – we talk to Francesco Mazzei at L’Anima
Francesco Mazzei is chef owner of L’Anima in the City, an Italian restaurant (natch) that’s said to be one of the best, if not the best, in London. Never afraid to eat a bowl of pasta Sabrina Ghayour went to meet the man and be the first to hear his exciting news about his new restaurant, as well as watch him cook up her supper pronto.
Yang mei juice – devastatingly good for you
One hour after consuming my promo bottle of Organic Yang mei Juice, I think I may have OD’d on the stuff. My vision seems super sharp, there’s a slight pressure behind my temples and I am feeling oddly energised. The keyboard is floating about a centimetre off the desk and there’s a slight buzzing noise inside my ears. All I need now is the bats to descend and it’s Fear and Loathing in Carnaby Street.
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Douglas Blyde attends the launch party of Marianne Lumb’s ‘Knife Skills’ book at London’s premier cheesemonger, ‘La Fromagerie’
Celebrate Thanksgiving this year with Live American Jazz at Babylon
For those American cousins who can’t make it home for a traditional Thanksgiving dinner this year, Babylon Restaurant at The Roof Gardens in Kensington could be the next best thing.
Down with Bloggers – Chapel Down
There is, as the adage goes, no such thing as a free lunch. Owing to the intensity and expectation of organisers, Douglas Blyde found a recent meal at Borough Market’s British restaurant, ‘Roast’ occasionally hard to digest.
Chocolate and Beer… Discover the possibilities
On Tuesday 24th November, the White Horse Pub in Parson’s green will be hosting a seven course beer and chocolate influenced tasting inconjunction with the Beer Academy. Guests will have the opportunity to discover some fantastic savoury and sweet chocolate creations alongside nine brilliant beer matches
On top of the f******g world!
Gordon Ramsay launches his new book Gordon Ramsay’s World Kitchen (The F Word) high up above London in Centrepoint. Sabrina Ghayour is whisked up in a lift to be encouraged to catch a glimpse of the England’s Greatest Living Chef and to join the crowd of beautiful people in worship at his altar.
Irish Cheese sweeps the board
To Mark Hix’s new restaurant in Soho where in the big basement a tasting of Irish Cheese is taking place. Now I am second only to Wallace in my love of the stuff, although Wallace’s Wensleydale is not my favourite by any means. Ireland certainly has the grass for the cows and goats required, but can it cut the cheese? Let’s find out.
Dark Chocolate’Moelleux’ Cake
I confess I don’t have much of a sweet tooth and would always choose savoury over sweet, however a honking great slab (notice I say ‘slab’ and not a girly ‘slice’) of devilishly good chocolate cake can always change my mind. Dark chocolate Moelleux cake is similar to a chocolate fondant cake, with a melting middle, but slightly less liquid than your average fondant, as well using only a little flour.