Nick Harman races around the Cotswolds like local lad Jeremy Clarkson on E numbers. The challenge? To eat starters in one place, mains in another and dessert at a further place still. Why? Who knows, all he can say is that the food was great, the scenery beautiful and he’s very glad he didn’t have to take Richard Hammond along.
Starting Over One Cake At A Time – By Gesine Bullock-Prado
This book is a happy read for anyone who has ever dreamt of giving up the daily grind and breaking free to finally live their own personal dream. Filled with detailed, mouth-watering descriptions of delicious cakes and buns, and several delectable recipes, this book will fast become your missing kitchen utensil.
Petrichor, The Cavendish Hotel, Jermyn Street, London
Petrichor has a seasonal a la carte menu and describe their cooking style as ‘contemporary British’. The ingredients used in preparing their dishes are sourced wherever possible from British farms and producers. The food at Petrichor was excellent and the atmosphere was sedate and charming we very much enjoy our meal there.
Bottlegreen’s limited edition collection raises funds for breast cancer charity
As part of its ongoing support for the Breakthrough Breast Cancer charity, bottlegreen has developed a special limited edition bottle collection, specifically for the fashion charity campaign, Fashion Targets Breast Cancer. So you can enjoy the refined taste of the Fashion Targets sparkling pressés and show your support for this worthwhile charity.
Lunch with ‘Greedy Italian’ Antonio Carluccio
Join Antonio Carluccio for an exclusive lunch to celebrate the launch of his latest cookbook, Two Greedy Italians, and accompanying BBC2 series in Milton Keynes on Friday 20th May, Smithfield, London, on Tuesday 24th of May and Bury St. Edmunds on Wednesday 25th May.
Octopus Lagareiro Style
My adoration for this sea creature has yet again surfaced in another recipe. This time I present you with a traditional dish from the Algarve province of Portugal. This is utterly delicious as a light lunch or dinner.
Tasting Languedoc wines
It has to be said and perhaps many of you will know already, I’m not a lover of going to wine tastings. But having found some gems at the Languedoc Grands Crus tasting I was actually quite pleased that I had gone. I got to taste some lovely wines. Now it’s up to you, if you feel inspired, check them out.
Bay of Bengal, 164 High St, Edinburgh
High Street/The Royal Mile is a tourist magnet and a busy place night and day. Eateries line both sides of the mile and there is something to tempt every palate but if it’s good, honest Indian/Thai cooking you are looking for in relaxed, friendly surroundings, the Bay of Bengal ticks all the boxes and won’t dent your wallet.
Trullo
Hurray, Trullo! Some nine months after it opened, I have finally been! Brushing past it on my way to Highbury & Islington tube, this esteemed neighbourhood restaurant, in my own neighbourhood, has been rammed happy every time I pass.
Celtic Marches Liqueurs
Celtic Marches Beverages has created two liqueurs, both brandy based. The ‘Bloody Furlong’, flavoured with apple and maple and the ‘Number Nine Liqueur’ flavoured with apple and blackcurrant. Each of these liqueurs is made from fruit grown on the family owned farm where the liqueurs are produced.