Archive For November 2024
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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….
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….
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…
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…
A Gifts for Under £25 for Cocktail Lovers. Reward yourself and your cocktail loving friends and family this Christmas with TOVARITCH! Vodka which, despite being the world’s most highly awarded vodka, remains affordable as a Christmas gift. This premium vodka captures the festive spirit, a time of merriment and gatherings, as the word TOVARITCH means…
History and amenity. There can surely be no finer pleasure than finding a hotel which ticks off everything on one’s ‘stay’ wish list. The Relais Henley will likely do just that. It did for us. This sumptuous historic hotel, formerly The Red Lion, offers an authentic marriage of original charm and contemporary comfort and technology….
Black tea with Christmas spices & fruits. Looking for an elegant gift? Wanting something sophisticated? Perhaps more acceptable than socks or a box of chocolates? Mariage Frères has some suggestions and one of them is specifically for Christmas. It’s Mariage Frères Noël Amour®. This company presents some of the best teas available and the impression…