It was 5pm on a Tuesday and the perfect time for some champagne. Well champagne and canapés at the glamorous new Searcy’s Champagne Bar launch, that is. And that’s exactly where Qin Xie was on the 29th of March.
Building a wood-fired oven for bread and pizza- Tom Jaine
I am ‘fired’ up myself by this book and have marked out the area required in my garden already. I may never get any further than that but I already feel rather proud of my efforts. The book is itself a fascinating read and one to pore over when it’s raining outside and your thoughts turn to comfort food.
Ryvita recipes from Valentine Warner
Valentine Warner’s steak tartare with Cracked Black Pepper Ryvita Crispbread Ingredients 4 Ryvita Cracked Black […]
Ryvita revitalised
That funny nobbly stuff that promised 70’s slimmers ‘in the inch war, Ryvita helps you win’ hasn’t gone away. In fact it may be even due for a resurgence as Joanna Biddolph discovers in the company of Valentine Warner.
Fine dining in central London at Bonds near Liverpool Street
Tucked into the back alleys of the city of London, Bonds bar and restaurant deserves a look in from those who don’t work within a one mile radius of its doors.
Pimm’s Launch the Summer Party
Launching their Summer Party, the people at Pimm’s took over parts of Lambeth Palace and the Secret Garden within the Palace’s walls, dressing the place with garlands of coloured lights and bunting. I have to say that it was a bit quirky, well quite a lot quirky actually.
Bistro 21 Durham
If any restaurant is allowed to paint itself a rather alarming shade of yellow, it is one situated in a complex of council buildings, in this case between Durham County Hall and what was, I think, the offices of the waste disposal unit
Loving it in Ludlow – a foodie break in a foody town
Ludlow is mecca for food lovers with its shops, produce, restaurants and walks to make you hungrier still. Nick Harman heads for Fishmore Hall, a Georgian boutique hotel that makes the perfect base to eat in and explore from.
Laurent-Perrier Cuvée Rosé Brut, a great, elegant, celebration Champagne
Looking for something a little more special and elegant as a Mother’s Day gift, or indeed a gift for any celebration? You might like to consider a bottle of Laurent-Perrier Cuveé Rosé, a lovely Champagne that’s presented well in its characteristic bottle. It looks and indeed is, an excellent bottle of wine.
Mother’s Day inspired recipes
Here are some recipes that you might want to cook for your mum on Mother’s Day, or any other day for that matter.