Homemade: Proper authentic Paella step-by-step the pro’s way
27 Things you MUST DO in Porto
If you’re travelling to the town that gave the famous wine its name, write down these MUST DOs to make the most of your days and don’t miss anything: Walk around Avenida dos Aliados, where... Read More
‘O ver – Authentic Italian from Naples is smashing it in London
‘O ver – Italian Restaurant 44-46 Southwark St, London SE1 1UN Book here The perfect atmosphere It had been a very sad day. The saddest of them all. Saying I was at my lowest wouldn’... Read More
Bufi Restaurant: Meh Italian in East Finchley
Bufi Finchley 84 High Rd, London N2 9PN Book here. Bufi Finchley, as well as its sister location in Shoreditch, serves traditional Italian food, pastas and pizza that they cook in a traditional wood f... Read More
English’s of Brighton: My Precious
English’s of Brighton 29-31 East Street, Brighton BN1 1HL Book here I have a soft spot for Brighton. I loved the place long before I had even visited it. To me it embodies the chic English style... Read More
The Regency – Brighton: In need of Gordon Ramsay
The Regency 131 King’s Rd, Brighton BN1 2HH Book here If you check out The Regency’s website you will find stellar reviews from various well respected sources and that their motto is “pe... Read More
Cookery School: THEORY Fruits: Apples
Apples 1. Golden Delicious Yellow skinned apple with black speckles. It has as a firm, crisp flesh, with a sweet and sour contrasting flavors that go very well with any stew. It also tastes great in s... Read More
Cookery School: THEORY Fruits: Citrus
Citrus 1. Orange There are many different varieties of oranges: bitter, sweet, blood, juice, table, etc. The skin gives it its bitter flavors to balance the excessive acids and sugars. As a dessert it... Read More
Cookery School: THEORY Fruits: Stone fruits
Stone fruits 1. Peach This stone fruit is velvety, yellow and with smooth skin, it is very juicy with an easily removable stone. In its raw form it makes a great accompaniment for poultry and game bir... Read More
Cookery School: THEORY Fruits
Fruits Fresh or canned fruit have different uses in the kitchen: they can be eaten raw, chopped and mixed together for fruit salad, cooked as a condiment or for garnishes. The acidic sugars of the fru... Read More
Cookery School: THEORY Fruits: Pears
Pears 1. Conference pear This is an elongated green pear with brown spots on the skin. The conference pear has soft and juicy flesh. it is Ideal for compotes or for use in pastries. 2. Williams pear I... Read More
Cookery School: THEORY Fruits: Berries
Berries 1. Currants Blackcurrant: They are a pea-sized Summer fruit, round, very bright, with an intense red color. They have a bittersweet flavor and each branch has its own currant. Red currant: The... Read More
The Emperor: Totes delish Latin tapas bar in Cambridge
The Emperor 21 Hills Road CB2 1NW, Cambridge, United Kingdom Book on the website or calling at +44 1223 464633. The other week I went to Cambridge to visit my good old friend Jay. He is a big fan of e... Read More
The Dickens Inn – London: Pints, pizzas and more in a gorgeous historic setting in St Katherine Docks
The Dickens Inn Marble Quay, St Katharine’s Way, London E1W 1UH Book here (only The Grill takes reservations). The Dickens Inn is one of the oldest warehouses in London, one of the few gems we ... Read More
La Patagonia – London: Finger lickin’ authentic Argentinian steakhouse in Camden for meat lovers
La Patagonia 31 Camden High St, London NW1 7JE Book here. The first time I came to this restaurant was thanks to an Argentinian friend of mine and now I am a total fan. Humberto had assured me this wa... Read More
Slice and More – London: Delish half pizzas for less than a fiver in Old Street
Slice and More 223 Old St, London EC1V 9HE See website here. I went out on Friday night for a work reunion at the Golden Bee in Old Street. Such a cool place, B-T-Ws. After a few drinks my friend Jord... Read More
Sabor A Mar: Where to eat well at Alicante Airport
Sabor A Mar Alicante Airport, 03195, Alicante, Spain When we eat at the airport we usually do it inside, once we have checked in and gone through all the security hassle. But there are occasions when... Read More
Homemade: Proper authentic Paella step-by-step the pro’s way
My whole life I always wanted to be able to really nail paellas. For me it was one of my key culinary goals. Partly to impress my friends and be the best cook at my family events and, and partly cos ... Read More
Homemade: Tequila Sunrise Cocktails with the super cool Quai Sud France mix
It’s summertime, 41 degrees, and my cousins are coming to my beach house on Thursday night for some good laughs and are obviously expecting some great drinks. It seems to me like the perfect occ... Read More
Homemade: Tapas of Jamon at home anytime with this super-cute mini cured ham
There are sometimes where a friend pays you an unexpected visit. Then the visit turns into having a few glasses of wine and, before you know it, it’s dinner time but you don’t have anyt... Read More