The Cooking Shed, cookery school…

It’s been a while since I’ve posted, a few years in fact! The reason is that just over 5 years ago I set up and opened my own cookery school. …

Cashew, chorizo & Parsley crust cod

I’ve recently been trying to cut back on the amount of wheat I consume, and had a serious craving for fish fingers when my 3 year old demanded them for …

Wickham Bay – 19 High Street, West Wickham

A new addition to West Wickham High Street, Wickham Bay has a fresh, chic, beach-style décor with a takeaway fish and chips counter to the front, and a long bar and restaurant dining area to the side and back….

Crushed avocado & rose harissa on sour dough

This is a delicious, nutritious lunch time snack that’s oh so simple to make…beware though, it’s incredibly moreish and addictive! Ingredients:  1 medium, ripe avocado (peel and de-stone) 1 teaspoon …

Pasta with anchovy, broccoli, chilli and garlic

This month’s post is from Sonal Dack – a friend who has been toying with the idea of starting a blog for a while and a fellow lover of ‘real’ …

Ox cheek, olive & chorizo stew

“CHEEKS?!” I hear you cry…give them a go, you’ll never buy braising or stewing steak again – they’re the most mouth wateringly delicious, tender pieces of beef you’ll ever have. …

The Fireball Pizza Company

8 Chatterton Road, Bromley, Kent Ambiance Upon entering you could think you’d stepped in to a busy trendy Shoreditch restaurant, but in fact Fireball Pizza has opened in the ever-improving …

Halloween quiche – pumpkin & goats cheese quiche with spring onions & spiced pumpkin seeds

I hate waste and love pumpkin, so I’ve never understood why so many people buy huge so called ‘carving pumpkins’ around Halloween simply to discard the insides…that’s the best bit! Bored …

Cow & Pig, Bromley

Cow & Pig 39 East Street, Bromley Ambiance Cow and Pig is a new addition to the Bromley dining scene. Offering breakfast, lunch, dinner and cocktails in a ranch-style setting, …

Ren’s kitchen – London’s only boutique cookery school

For my birthday, my husband said he’d treat me to a cookery class. Some of you may know that I’m currently embarking on a new adventure – to open a …

The family friendly Bull Pitt in Wrotham

Last summer I was invited along to review the new ‘Bull Pitt’ – a smokery that had opened within the Bull Hotel. This year I was invited back, with toddler …

Rhubarb & Strawberry Gin Fizz cocktail

Today is the hottest day of the year and so what better way to keep cool than with my Rhubarb & Strawberry Gin Fizz cocktail?! The coridal is a fresh …

Cooking with kids – my top tips!

Today I got to bake with my 20 month old for the very first time #proudmummymoment Having lots of neices & nephews and friends with kids means it’s not the …

Indian Essence, Petts Wood

Over the bank holiday weekend, I was lucky enough to be invited along to review Atul Kochhar’s restaurant for a second time – the first time was around two years …

5:2 (dinner) Baked seafood casserole

Trust me – this dinner’s special…the fact that it comes in at only 237 calories per portion is a bonus! The recipe below serves two and on a non 500 …

Halloumi and red pepper parcels

A nice quick starter to make for the BBQ. Ingredients: A jar of Paprikaschoten peppers (pickled red bell peppers) Halloumi cheese Sage leaves Gound black pepper Instructions:  1. Take a …

Baked eggs & avocado

Super simple, packed with protein, and extra tasty. These are a breakfast or lunch time life saver…just don’t forget lots of fresh lime! – Pre-heat oven to 170c – Halve …

Roasted spiced pumpkin seeds

Whether it’s a carving pumpkin or a smaller one, the seeds of a pumpkin are one of the best bits – especially when roasted with some different spices. You could …