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  • 20 Nov 2024

    Sourdough Simplified

    Foolproof Recipes & Techniques for Delicious, Stress-Free Baking. Oh, deep joy! A sourdough book that is simple to understand, full of advice and perfectly sensible. Sourdough Simplified: Foolproof Recipes & Techniques for Delicious, Stress-Free Baking is just that! I have been baking sourdough with varying results for quite a while… and gave up just a...

  • 20 Nov 2024

    Pivot for Christmas

    Proper Food. It’s that time of year again! It’s Christmas and time to think of friends and family and wonderful food, and even better if you don’t have to cook it or do the washing up. If that’s your dream, then Pivot Bar and Bistro has you covered. Pivot occupies a cosy space at the...

  • 19 Nov 2024

    Restaurant Dominic Chapman

    The Relais Henley. The locals and residents of Henley are blessed. Yes, they have all the picturesque advantages of an historic town with the River Thames winding through it, but they also have access to a marvellous hotel called Relais Henley, and Restaurant Dominic Chapman within. This historic hotel is one of my favourites in...

  • 18 Nov 2024

    Como Garden Unveils Their New Pizza Menu

    Aiming to Offer Some of the Best Pizzas in London! The popular Italian restaurant, Como Garden, is launching a brand new pizza menu that will take diners on a culinary odyssey through the authentic flavors of Italy. Captivating diners with its romantic charm and lush garden-inspired interiors, Como Garden is bringing Kensington an essence of...

  • 18 Nov 2024

    Wrattonbully Cabernet Sauvignon 2022

    From the Limestone Coast of South Australia. This Tesco Finest Cabernet Sauvignon is a solid expression of both grape and terroir. Wrattonbully Cabernet Sauvignon 2022 is great value for money, batting above its price point. Cabernet Sauvignon is a cross between Cabernet Franc and Sauvignon Blanc. It originated in the Gironde in southwestern France. It...

  • 15 Nov 2024

    Eggnogg for Kids and Grownups

    Colour in All Year. Eggnogg was founded by designer and illustrator Kate Edmunds in 2009.  After graduating from Kingston University with a degree in Graphic Design, Kate worked for ten years in television videographics. Eggnogg now produces around 40 paper and fabric colouring-in products. Founder of Eggnogg, Kate, often went to a local pizzeria in...

  • 14 Nov 2024

    Gin Drinker’s Toolkit

    Equip yourself to navigate the world of gin. This is the perfect little book for those who want to learn about gin and make a few cocktails. No experience necessary to enjoy leafing through the pages of Gin Drinker’s Toolkit. Make the most of gin’s resurgence in popularity with this book. Leading beverage blogger Mick...

  • 13 Nov 2024

    Banana Tree Launches New Menu

    Bold Flavours, Exploration, and Adventure at Your Table. Award-winning Southeast Asian restaurant Banana Tree has launched its exciting new menu featuring Duck Gyoza, Teriyaki Steak Soba, Gochujang Chicken Bowls and Vegan Lemak curry. Known for iconic dishes like its signature Chicken Katsu Curry and iconic Pad Thai, Banana Tree’s latest offerings build on its legacy...

  • 13 Nov 2024

    Zuaya Latin in Kensington

    Jungle off the High Street.   Zuaya is unique, at least in London. It’s just off Kensington High Street at the Kensington Palace end of this bustling thoroughfare. The restaurant offers an authentic Latin American menu with exotic and extravagant decor which will waft the guest from Central London to a rain forest as soon...

  • 12 Nov 2024

    Mildreds Yule

    Mildreds launches the ultimate plant-based Christmas. This Christmas season, Mildreds, the iconic vegan restaurant at the heart of London, is bringing all the warmth and magic of the holidays to its tables with a festive plant-based menu crafted by celebrated chef Sarah Wasserman. From festive crackers and holiday photo props to an inclusive, joyfully decked...

  • 11 Nov 2024

    Steenberg Merlot 2021

    The choice for holidays. South Africa is well-known for its quality Merlot. Originally native to Bordeaux, France, Merlot has been cultivated for 500 years or so and is now one of the most popular grape varieties. Steenberg Farm has a delicious expression of this. Steenberg Farm was established in 1682. One might expect the first...

  • 08 Nov 2024

    Sauce Shop Sweet and Tangy

    Asian Flavours. Sauce Shop® is an award-winning brand known for craft sauces made using quality ingredients in the UK. They have now added Miso Teriyaki BBQ Sauce to their range, for a touch of Asian je ne sais quoi. The company was founded in the Nottingham home kitchen of Pam and James Digva in 2014....

  • 07 Nov 2024

    Mildreds Soho

    No Meat but Nothing Missing. Let me say at the outset that I am a meat-eater. We have meat-free meals for around 5 days each week, though. Many of us choose that balance. Mildreds will likely persuade any sceptic that vegetarian food has come a long way since the over-noble, beige-and-unappetising offerings of the 70s....

  • 06 Nov 2024

    Ole & Steen Unwraps a Festive Wonderland of Christmas Treats

    Award-Winning Turkey Toastie and Perfect Secret Santa Gifts. This Christmas season, let the festive magic come alive at Ole & Steen, where tables across the UK will be filled with the spirit of Danish holiday delights! With new Christmassy treats and exclusive Secret Santa-worthy gifts, Ole & Steen has everything you need to spread holiday...

  • 05 Nov 2024

    The Kew Gardens Christmas Book

    Stories, History and Recipes. This gorgeous volume is a compendium of all things Christmassy. The Kew Gardens Christmas Book is a beautifully illustrated celebration of the plants and animals central to Christmas. Kew is famed for its polished Christmas presentations and this book reflects its attention to charming detail. Jenny Linford, author of the highly...

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