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. … Continue reading 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. … Continue reading The Cooking Shed, cookery school…
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 … Continue reading Cashew, chorizo & Parsley crust cod
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….
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 … Continue reading Crushed avocado & rose harissa on sour dough
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’ … Continue reading Pasta with anchovy, broccoli, chilli and garlic
“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. … Continue reading Ox cheek, olive & chorizo stew
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 … Continue reading The Fireball Pizza Company
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 … Continue reading Halloween quiche – pumpkin & goats cheese quiche with spring onions & spiced pumpkin seeds
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, … Continue reading Cow & Pig, Bromley
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 … Continue reading Ren’s kitchen – London’s only boutique cookery school
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 … Continue reading The family friendly Bull Pitt in Wrotham
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 … Continue reading Rhubarb & Strawberry Gin Fizz cocktail
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 … Continue reading Cooking with kids – my top tips!
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 … Continue reading Indian Essence, Petts Wood
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 … Continue reading 5:2 (dinner) Baked seafood casserole
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 … Continue reading Halloumi and red pepper parcels
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 … Continue reading Baked eggs & avocado
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 … Continue reading Roasted spiced pumpkin seeds