Easy to make, these little tartlets can be frozen uncooked and simply cooked to golden perfection when unexpected guests arrive.
Bottlegreen’s Stilton, Spinach and Walnut Parcels with Blackberry and Russet Apple Sauce
Crisp little filo parcels bursting with Christmas flavours, perfect as a starter or drinks nibble. Make ahead of time and simply reheat just before serving.
Bee Happy – The Lancaster Hotel has its own hives
If you were to breakfast at the Lancaster London Hotel, a little bit of honey is all that you might expect to be allowed to pour onto your porridge, not because the chef fears for your digestion, but because at the moment there is very little precious honey available. For the honey served here is being produced from the bee colonies housed in hives on the roof of the hotel.
Grosvenor House Hotel’s Afternoon Tea – a Red Letter Day (re-visited)
Having been given a Red Letter Day gift of Afternoon Tea for two at one of some five Marriott Hotels in London about a year ago, I finally got around to using it recently, about a week before its validity expired. The tea arrived, a three tiered silver server, a little bent out of shape, which was quite ironic, as by the end of the afternoon, so was I.
Lauden Chocolates
Having had this box of simply packaged chocolates land on my desk, the temptation to try these attractively presented goodies was far too great to resist. These little gems of confectionary are perfect for spoiling yourself when you have an evening alone, or as an indulgent gift for a loved one.
The Terrace, at Grace
This huge venue opened at the beginning of October this year and boasts three separate bars, as well as the Terrace restaurant. The Terrace menu is currently priced at £25 for three courses, which is excellent value.
Homelessness charity StreetSmart Launch 2009 campaign
This year, during November and December diners visiting restaurants across 18 cities throughout the UK, will once again be asked to donate just £1 to their bill to go towards helping the homeless in the UK.
London’s Top Chefs to appear at Christmas Food Extravaganza
This year, Taste of Christmas, the stylish foodie event of the festive season, has tempted some of the capital’s biggest culinary stars away from their restaurants at the busiest time of year with the promise of a winter wonderland of delicious Christmas food, drink and shopping.
Prism Launches as a Brasserie with a New Head Chef and a New Menu
This November, Prism, situated in the former bank of New York on Leadenhall Street, launches a brand new brasserie style menu created by the new Head Chef Daniel Sherlock. The restaurant also has a new relaxed 1920s look.
South Farm Autumn Squash and Roots Timbale
Be creative with your mash. All sorts of hearty winter roots can be combined with squash to make brightly coloured, chunky mashes. Coarse chopping preserves the individual flavours within a scrumptious matrix, so you get a whole symphony of autumn tastes and colours from one simple dish.