Archive For July 2014
From Stop and Shop Ingredients 1 egg, well beaten 1 (8-oz) can tomato sauce with Italian herbs, divided 1 cup finely chopped onion 1/2 cup Italian style dry bread crumbs 1-1/2 tsp dried oregano leaves 1/4 tsp salt 1/2 tsp black pepper 1 lb lean ground beef (93% fat free) Method Preheat oven…
Let’s be honest: most of us love the adrenalin-inducing frantic pace of London life. We are perhaps lucky if we can grab a plastic sandwich for lunch, and dinner can often be something of a rush or a take-away. But there is always the weekend. Brunch can be a special time. A quiet time partnered…
From BBC Food Hearty and wholesome, Rachel Allen’s slow-cooked beef stew is the ultimate taste of Ireland. Ingredients 1½kg/3lb 5oz stewing beef, cut into cubes 175g/6oz streaky bacon 3 tbsp olive oil 12 baby onions, peeled 18 button mushrooms, left whole 3 carrots, cut into quarters or 12 baby carrots, scrubbed and left…
From Stop and Shop Tender beef top sirloin steaks made tangy with a sweet-hot mustard glaze pair up with sweet grilled onions and grilled corn. Finish off with cold, refreshing watermelon. Ingredients 1/3 cup coarse-grain or regular Dijon-style mustard 1 Tbsp chopped parsley (optional) 1 1/2 Tbsp honey 1 Tbsp each cider vinegar…
I am, as regular readers will have noticed, an unapologetic supporter of The Netherlands. It’s a small country that not only welcomes the British tourist but embraces them. There are few language problems, yes the water is safe to drink, the little-known food is delicious, and there is history and landscape aplenty. 2014 is a…
Summer in London is a fleeting affair but we make the best of it. We seek sun traps, an impressive view, and even a vantage point from which to watch our boys being knocked out of Wimbledon or, less frequently, the World Cup. We also need feeding and we want to do that in style….
This might be a new name in London but, in fact, The Noodle House is the premier restaurant brand of Jumeirah Restaurants LLC, which was launched back in 2002. It gained momentum and now has 16 outlets in the U.A.E, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, as well as Cyprus and Pakistan. It’s now a deliciously…
[This venue is now closed] We love that Continental lifestyle – a Southern European restaurant, near the water, filled with animated diners, tapas and good wine presented by a convivial host and a shoal of enthusiastic waiting staff. Yes, this is La Mancha …in Putney. No, dear reader, we are not talking about Putney sur…
This is a stunning little island that offers so much. There are hot golden beaches, cool and tranquil rain forests, history, food, adventure and entertainment. It’s an ideal Caribbean location for those with children. It’s safe, with a relaxed pace of life. Some folks like days filled with activities and others want to occupy themselves…
From Stop and Shop Ingredients 3 pounds boneless bottom round beef roast 1 tsp dried thyme 1 tsp dried oregano 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp black pepper 1 Tbsp olive oil 2 large onions, peeled and cut in eight chunks 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 10.5 oz can French onion soup 1 6 oz…