Posts Tagged “spicy”

EMILY Sriracha-flavoured Crisps

EMILY Sriracha-flavoured Crisps

Crunchy Seaweed. Now, this is something very different. These delicate EMILY Sriracha-flavoured crunchy seaweed crisps are sophisticated and delicious, and the perfect nibble along with a Valentine’s evening cocktail. I am already addicted to these spicy curls – but it’s a healthy addiction. EMILY was created by founder and businesswoman Emily back in 2014. The…

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Chef Collin Brown’s Jackfruit Curry

Chef Collin Brown’s Jackfruit Curry

Collin Brown and Executive Chef at Caribbean-inspired restaurant chain Turtle Bay. He is an award-winning, world class chef from Jamaica who has been on TV screens (including Netflix’s The Final Table), previously owned fine dining restaurants in London, and caters for A list celebs like Beyonce and Nathalie Emmanuel (who happens to be vegan). To…

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Mexicana Vegan Cheese Block

Mexicana Vegan Cheese Block

Spice from GreenBay. There are more and more vegan products available to us these days. There are now enough goods to fill a supermarket. GreenBay is a vegan supermarket conveniently online, offering a host of delicious vegan alternatives, many of which will also appeal to non-vegans. You don’t have to be vegan to enjoy this…

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Jamaican Heat from Merchant Gourmet

Jamaican Heat from Merchant Gourmet

Vegetarian with Island flavour. Life is hectic for so many of us. We want tasty meals, healthy dinners, easy preparation. Merchant Gourmet have a range of delicious, pre-cooked plant-based dishes to suit every taste. The launch of Fiery Jamaican-style Grains and Pulses is perfectly timed for the outdoor entertaining season. Jamaican-style Grains and Pulses are…

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Irie Eats Spicy Jerk Wrap Kit

Irie Eats Spicy Jerk Wrap Kit

Hot at home. This is another convenient and tasty meal kit from Caribbean food specialist Irie Eats. Their Spicy Jerk Wrap Kit is just as memorable as their other offerings. They are not dumbed down in flavour. They present an authentic taste of the sun-kissed islands in one’s own home. This kit could not be…

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Irie Flava Caribbean Curry

Irie Flava Caribbean Curry

A spicy meal kit. Yes, I love cooking but it’s also a real treat to have somebody else do the clever stuff. Thus, I get the credit for a delicious meal but with a fraction of the effort. Irie Eats presents authentic-tasting Caribbean Street Food kits to bring the vibrant ‘flava’ of the Caribbean to…

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Indian Vegan & Vegetarian

Indian Vegan & Vegetarian

200 traditional plant-based recipes India has had a long tradition of vegan and vegetarian cooking and its dishes are as diverse as its regions and its people. Indian Vegan & Vegetarian: 200 traditional plant-based recipes reflects that tasty tapestry. This is a hefty gift-quality volume which will gladden the epicurean heart of any Indian food…

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Christmas Jerk Ham – recipe

Christmas Jerk Ham – recipe

Here’s something that is both traditional and exotic – ham, but vibrant, spicy and memorable, and sure to become a family favourite.   Ingredients: 3kg smoked gammon joint 4 cloves of garlic – crushed 3 Scotch Bonnet chillies (very hot, so try just one if you don’t like heat) 1 large onion – chopped 4…

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The Empress of Sichuan – London Chinatown – restaurant review

The Empress of Sichuan – London Chinatown – restaurant review

I know there are some good restaurants in and around Chinatown but they are famously few and far between. It’s a universal truth that the best food in any city will not be found in areas where business is supported by tourists. Those folks are a one-time hit: the restaurants don’t expect them to return…

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