Because Eating is more than just food...
The ice cream van has arrived…yes that great institution is back for the summer. At least it is down my street. Have you seen or heard one yet? That unmistakable plinky-plonky music takes you back to another world and instantly gets you excited…even as a grown up! This particular van … [Read more...]
I got a bit of a gripe today. When I go out for a nice meal, the type where you have got dressed up and are rather excited about as opposed to the one where you can’t be bothered to cook at home, I like to have a few more than my usual courses. It is a treat after all. At dessert time even … [Read more...]
Is there a taste you hate? Personally I only have one thing I cannot abide and that is capers. We all have preferences, likes and dislikes of whole taste ranges, but these can usually be balanced out by something else. For example I don’t really like the “bitter” taste of Grapefruit, … [Read more...]
I mentioned in a recent article that due to the growing lack of trust in processed meat products I had decided to book in to Allens of Mayfair for their “Beginner’s Butchery Master Class”. Let me share my experience with you. What an amazing place Allens is, it’s the oldest butchers … [Read more...]
I love the combination of flavours in Cajun cooking and this mixture of spices and herbs creates a pretty authentic version. Cajun food comes primarily from New Orleans and takes it's unique style and flavour from all the different nationalities that have ruled the area over the years. There is a … [Read more...]
