The Royal Hospital Chelsea, home to the famous, scarlet-coated Chelsea Pensioners, is to publish A Salute to Cooking, a brand new recipe book which has a front cover designed by satirical cartoonist, Gerald Scarfe CBE, a foreword by HRH The Prince of Wales and more than 100 favourite recipes contributed by a fantastic parade of celebrities from all walks of life.
Michel Roux’s ‘Sauces: Sweet and Savoury, Classic and New’
Michel Roux’s re-published ‘Sauces’ – the latest in a line of publications including ‘Eggs’ and ‘Pastry’, which was short-listed for the André Simon award last year – highlights the importance of merely one aspect of cookery, which is frequently added as an afterthought or an as-well-as, more out of habit (gravy with a roast dinner) or necessity (custard for a dry sponge) than respected as the important component it can be in its own right.
Mosel Active. Walk drink, canoe drink, cycle drink. It’s Riesling all the way
The vines march down the impossibly steep slopes of the Mosel valley like thousands of regimented Roman soldiers, aptly so because it was they who discovered the potential of this region and began the process of creating what is today a showcase for fine wine and healthy pursuits.
Senseo – the stylish coffee maker for the home
The Senseo looks stylish, works efficiently and has lights that tell you when to run the cleaning cycle, descale and wash out plus other helpful automated features. So easy is it to use, and so fast, that I keep making myself cups of coffee every ten minutes and then jabbering wildly at people whilst rushing around the office finding unnecessary things to do. I think it’s the caffeine overload causing it, but you never know.
Potato souffle with cheese and chives
A nice development on the traditional cheese souffle.
Devilled, Roast Potato Wedges
Created by Michel Roux jnr. these are simple to make and would be a tasty treat on their own, or to accompany other dishes.
Beef and smoked paprika casserole with rooster potatoes
A tasty, warming dish for a chilly day.
British Cheese week offers and recipes
British Cheese Week runs from until the 4th October and what better way to mark this than enjoy some lovely cheesy meals!
Sea Bass with Red Leicester and Hot Aubergine Salsa
Succulent fish fillets topped with melting Red Leicester cheese taste superb – especially when served with a delicious aubergine and tomato salsa. This is a fabulous dish for a special occasion, yet it’s really easy to make.
Farmhouse Cheddar Linguine with Bacon, Mint and Peas
Sometimes the simplest of dishes taste the best – such as this very tasty pasta main course.