Archive For October 2023
Soho-ho-ho – just one of The King of Soho’s 2023 festive cocktail recipes. There are different kinds of festive host when it comes to Christmas and New Year drinks. If you’re traditionalist, opt for your favourite martini or a nicely made G&T. If you like to surprise and excite your guests with something new, we…
A substantial dinner. We all need a change from our regular meat choices from time to time, and Côte Brasserie gives us the chance to enjoy something that might be unfamiliar but is definitely memorable. It’s Tomahawk pork chops. But what exactly is this magnificent cut of meat? A tomahawk pork chop is a thick…
Day of the Dead: 1-2 November 2023 Enter the spirit of Day of the Dead (and before that, Halloween) by mixing and stirring some spookily delicious KAH Tequila cocktails. Tesco is the place to go to get into this spirit of the season. Day of the Dead is fast becoming a calendar fixture and the…
The Meatless Alternative. Squeaky Bean offers no-guilt and delicious ready to eat meatless meals which will be appreciated by vegetarians and carnivores alike. I am not a vegan nor a vegetarian and I don’t fancy choosing food just to be politically correct. But I only eat real meat a couple of times each week. The…
French Poulet Grillé. How many times have we heard, or indeed said, ‘You don’t get food Like that outside France’? Well, Côte Brasserie offers just the quality of dishes you hope to find across La Manche but here in the UK, and even in your very own kitchen. French Poulet Grillé is part of their…
Supérieur Red from Tesco. Cap Royal takes its name from the royal Cordouan lighthouse, the oldest lighthouse in Europe, found at the entrance of the Gironde Estuary. This Cap Royal Bordeaux 2019 Supérieur Red from Tesco benefits from the expertise of Jean René Matignon, Technical Director of Château Pichon Baron, 2nd Grand Cru Classé, and…
The Sunday Times Bestseller. Times are tough and it’s more important than ever that we take advantage of seasonal produce. First-generation farmer and chef Julius Roberts shares his personal experience of farming life and easy, thoughtful dishes to reconnect us to nature and the seasons in The Farm Table. Passionate about seasonality, Julius shows us…
Spice up Your Cocktails…and more! Want some spooky cocktails to get in the spirit of Halloween? Maybe you are hosting a ghostly dinner party or a ghoulish pre-drinks event and are in need of something spicily scary to get your guests in the mood? Tajin has you covered. From Mexico to UK! Tajin is a…
Arto der Haroutunian. Arab dishes are subtle, varied and seem rather exotic to many of us. Complete Arab Cookery by Arto der Haroutunian offers us a comprehensive overview of plates that are flavourful and perfect for an intimate dinner for two or for feeding a crowd. We lost Arto der Haroutunian too soon. He was…
Cramele Recas in Romania. The producer of Orange Natural Wine is Cramele Recas winery, which is located in western Romania just to the east of the town of Timisoara on the far western edge of the Romanian region of Transylvania. It is a groundbreaking new winery on an old site. In the last ten years,…
A Boxed Morning Feast. I am an unashamed supporter of Côte brasserie. I have visited my local many times but now I can enjoy their delicious foods at home, cooked fresh by me. I can start the day with a Côte breakfast. The first meal of the day, for those of us who enjoy meat…
The beef burger has had a juicy tastelift. Top Italian American restaurant Frankie & Benny’s today unveil their BEST BURGER EVER! Frankie & Benny’s head chef Ben (no relation to Benny!) unveils the king of all burgers… After six months of planning, development, testing and improving, the team of chefs lead by Executive Head Chef…
Seek out The King of Soho and Zebrano Soho during London Cocktail Week (12-21 October) It’s that time of year again when London turns into one big cocktail extravaganza and we have a chance to taste some of the best cocktails the city has to offer: time to get ready for London Cocktail Week. Grab…
Seasonal recipes from my kitchen. Greek meals, whether enjoyed on a sunny Greek island or at home, are always special and comforting. Food and Cooking of Greece: Seasonal recipes from my kitchen presents familiar dishes and some that will likely be new to many of us. Rena Salaman is a well-respected writer on Greek food….
The King of Soho wears blue, red and purple – Halloween Cocktails 2023 Take a walk on the wild side with these original Halloween recipes from The King of Soho, the London-based gin and vodka brand. The brand was founded by the two owners, Alex Robson and Howard Raymond. It is a celebration of the…
60 Travel Experiences to Uplift and Inspire. Well, summer is over. Halloween is almost upon us and then it’s Christmas. Now is the season to start thinking about gifts, and here is a suggestion for a garden or a travel lover – The Joy of Exploring Gardens: 60 Travel Experiences to Uplift and Inspire. This…
Elevate leftovers. Picture this, dear reader. It’s a Wednesday night and friends are coming to dinner. What to cook? It will be a casual affair and that’s a blessing as your dress is at the cleaners. A one-pot meal is in order as the dishwasher needs fixing. Keep it simple yet smart with stir-fried prawns…
In Time for Christmas. Well, that came around quick. No sooner I have vacuumed the pine needles out of the carpet, than it’s time to start Christmas dinner planning. HECK Pork Chipolatas are available for the holiday season but also for some of your favourite sausage recipes. Filling the gap in the HECK range (they’ve…