Foodie Lisbon

On Monday I started a new job, as Head of Digital at Orchestra. My first day just so happened to coincide with the Christmas work do…to Lisbon! It was great as …

Squid & pea risotto (in my new Kuhn Rikon)

I’ve been wanting to get a shallow casserole dish that can go from hob to oven for a good few years now but the prices have always put me off…until …

Cowboy stew – from guest blogger Chianne

Thanks to guest blogger Chianne for sharing her perfect autumn comfort food recipe ‘Cowboy stew’. I’ve made it myself and it’s absolutely delicious – move over Jamie Oliver!… One of …

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Homemade limoncello

Ingredients: 400ml good quality vodka 5 unwaxed fresh lemons (zest & juice) 170g caster sugar 50ml water (Makes one 500ml bottle) Instructions:1. Using a peeler, remove the zest from the lemons and …

Genesis Crafty – bringing the luxury of home baking to your weekly shop

I was lucky enough to be sent some samples from this modern bakery with traditional recipes. My ‘Big Pancakes’, ‘Sultana Scones’ and ‘Cheese scones’ arrived just in time for the …

Simple Serrano potatoes

Add a dash of Italy and Spain to your dinner by making these simple potatoes topped with a fine grating of Parmesan and some good Serrano ham. A great accompaniment …

PAUL piquenique pour 2

It seems there’s a new trend emerging – take away picnics with a nice branded cool bag. PAUL offer probably the best value for money one that I’ve come across …

Socialising over #testicles

An amazing new space has opened just off the Holloway road. Jenius Social is the brainchild of Jennifer Yong and I was privileged to be invited along to a bloggers and press evening for a taste of what she’s created.

Whole apple and custard pies

I saw Adam Byatt on Saturday’s Great British Menu making a stuffed whole apple pie and just had to give it a go myself. I’ve added sherry and french almond …

Slow cooked Chinese style shin of beef

This is so easy to do – I took inspiration of flavours from Fuchsia Dunlop’s ‘Every grain of rice’ but simplified the cooking process and ingredients to suit my less …