The Pig and Butcher, 80 Liverpool Road, Islington, London Julian spotted cool new gastropub The Pig and Butcher one day on his bike ride into work. He liked the look and sound of it, Googled it, read a great review and decided we had to go. Despite its blood-and-guts name being a little rough on … Continue reading
A traditional girls’ night at my Brummie bezzie Tara’s, follows a tried-and tested, much-loved formula. First, we open a bottle of Prosecco, then we cut up some carrots and pitta, rip the top off a tub of hummus and dive in; then we shove a shop-bought pizza and chips in the oven (a nod to … Continue reading
The Delaunay Counter, 55 Aldwych, London The doors of West End super-restaurant The Delaunay burst open at the beginning of the year. All shimmering marble floors, dark wood and low lighting, it looked like the type of place where Don Draper and Roger Sterling would happily while away an evening draining expensive cocktails. The reviews were … Continue reading
Tasty, filling, and low-calorie: I used to think those foodie terms were mutually exclusive. Until “de-der!” I discovered this little recipe on BBC Good Food’s website, adapted by moi (and when I say “adapted by moi” what I mean is: I added some runner beans.) It’s very simple and consists of six ingredients, most of … Continue reading
Woo hoo, no more dusty, untiled kitchen! Instead, white surfaces, white wall tiles, a boiler splattered with magnets … An uncluttered space for books, Russian doll measuring cups and the like… And juuuuuuust about enough space for a Smeg fridge, topped with a wooden representation of the New York skyline (thanks eBay, for allowing us … Continue reading
Do strawberries really work in salads? And is Toffee Eton Mess a worthwhile dessert? They’re questions that have been bothering me for a while. Fortunately, I got the chance to put both of them to the test, recently – at the after-party (meal) for my niece Orla’s Christening. The bash was held at The Boathouse … Continue reading
I cooked this last Wednesday while the kitchen was still in a state of semi-disarray. As you can see, the kitchen tiles are being held together, or apart, with plastic-y things. But, * sigh * I battled through. I wanted something simple and healthy-ish after my mammoth week of dining out – the cream in … Continue reading
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