We're coming to the end of British Tomato Week, so I thought I'd finish off with a classic that I've spiced up - fresh tomato soup with a bit of a bite. I used plum tomatoes on the vine, the aromas while I was preparing them was amazing! You...
Finally we are starting to get some fresh produce in the garden. I harvested some radish and chives from my garden and wanted to share one of my childhood favorite salads that my mom used to make. Chives, Radish, and Cucumber Salad Recipe requires very...
Today I'm back in Covent Garden trying out the latest offering from Marcus Wareing. I'd walked past Tredwell's several times in my CG explorations and always thought it looked welcoming. It's in the Seven Dials part of Covent Garden which I discovered...
I have just returned from Spain and have really enjoyed working my way through hundreds of plates of tapas….real Spanish tapas . Of course I haven't tried it all, in fact I have only scratched the surface. Tapas is regional so you will find different...
Last week I was on a trip, and finally, over the weekend, we moved into our new apartment, that's why I haven't been around here. And although I still have many things packed, I was finally able to make a recipe for Sweet Cannela. I bring to you the...
A lot of Caribbean and Latin American food is characterized by the use of plantain, either in savory dishes or in sweet dishes. And although they taste really good, most of the times the plantains are fried. One of these traditional dishes are the "...
I made this wonderfully aromatic lamb stew in my slow cooker for two - a much-loved appliance in my kitchen. You could, of course, do it in the oven, too, just keep the temperature on low (around 120C) and check that the stew doesn't get too dry…add...
