Is there a more emotionally loaded phrase than, ‘cooking for one?’ To be honest most of the time when it’s just me for tea, dinner is a punnet of cherry tomatoes and a large glass of pink wine (something I’m not ashamed to admit). If I’m going to cook for myself it has to be […]
Archive for April, 2011
There are some things in life that deserve special celebration. The kind of celebration that demands a feast. And more than just a normal feast; a thematic feast. There needs to be symbolism. There needs to be planning. Attention must be paid. The Oscars, are one such event. A Royal Wedding (full capitals intended). Now […]
There are lab coats and gloves. There are beakers. There are goggles. There are plumes of smoke and large canisters of liquid nitrogen. And then there’s some of the smoothest ice cream I’ve ever tasted. Husband and wife team Ahrash Akbari-Kalhur and Nyisha Weber have been making ice cream to order at the Chin Chin […]
“Brindisa started as a Spanish food importer, which is how they get the amazing ingredients for their tapas bar at the Borough Market. Gwyneth says it’s one of the best meals in town right now*) (*Food and Wine magazine). I may not always agree with Gwyneth Paltrow- but on this matter, she’s not far off. […]
This pudding is like the perfect house guest* (*In my experience they’re often called Alice.) It’s cheerful. It’s calming. It’s adds a little dash of sparkle to the bland grind of a day. And more than anything, it’s self sufficient. Once you’ve pulled the complimentary components together these puddings just need to sit in a […]