Virgil Evetts I’ve learnt to ignore guide books when it comes to eating out abroad. They date quickly and I suspect kick-backs are often involved. A more reliable method is to stalk the average Joe and Josephine on the street. … Read more
Alison Here is my blow by blow account of Claridges London… We arrived early at Bond Street and went into the hotel entrance (revolving door). Huge marbled reception and they directed us to the Gordon Ramsey restaurant and 1920s style … Read more
Janet Chang This was tonight’s dinner. Not bad for a quick put together on a weeknight. I found free range pork cutlets on sale and immediately thought of making tonkatsu I used to love making tonkatsu with my mom when … Read more
Virgil Evetts With a baby on the way, and the local weather growing ever more wintery, we decided to take a wee break abroad – but not too far mind – a sort of sun-soaked swansong to our freedom if … Read more
Virgil Evetts I find that analysing people’s pizza preferences is a useful, if highly unscientific, means of personality profiling. For example, people who favour thin-crust wood-fired Margheritas are typically dashing, intelligent and in possession of the most discerning tastes and rapier-sharp wit. … Read more
It is lovely to be in holiday mode and to wind down from the inevitable pre Christmas rush.We have been catching up with friends and family and the outdoor table is permanently inside pushed up against our regular table so … Read more
I thought there must be a pricing error when I buy an enormous stem of bananas for $6 – there are close to 100 bananas in varying greenish hues with some faintly yellow. I struggle to our little soft … Read more
by Lois Davey. There are a number of things I won’t eat including everything which falls into the bracket of “smallgoods”. I distrust any meat-based item which may or may not include bits of this, shavings of that, and handfuls … Read more
Paella on a Sunday I have been dying to make paella for ever so long. Every cooking show you watch seems to do a paella at some point. A lot of restaurants have a seafood one on the menu. I … Read more
Sticky Oxtail Casserole is a favourite Autumn and Winter dish. Absolutely delicious!
There are a few good tips to ensuring you get the best roast potato possible. Follow these suggestions and your potatoes will be roast perfect every time!
Mark Gregory uses his years of Chef experience to show Helen just how to cook the perfect steak. Like all good things there are options with this – the Antipodean way or the classic French style.
Virgil Evetts “THOU SHALT NOT BREAST FEED AT THE TABLE. Yes, I have seen table-side breast feeding at a four-star restaurant. If at all possible, take it to the ladies room. (Note: most upscale restaurants have really nice restrooms!)” So … Read more
