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. …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …