Recipe: The Black Farmer's burgers with roast red vegetables

Today I've been asked to sample some beef burgers from The Black Farmer. The company was set up by Wilfred Emmanuel-Jones and produces gluten-free products that are also RSPCA assured which means the company has a vision for all farm animals to have...

Recipe: A delicious relish called Gungai

Today I'm sharing a wonderful recipe that my friend Esme made for us. It's a relish that's a mix of fresh, finely chopped ingredients and adds a real chilli bite and plenty of crunch to your plate of food. It's particularly good with barbecued...

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Lunch at Frenchie, a lovely new Covent Garden opening

The eating opportunities continue to grow in Covent Garden with more and more deliciousness to enjoy. Frenchie, Covent Garden gives Londoners the chance to try chef Gregory Marchand's fabulous menu. He hails from Paris where he has a restaurant,...

Roasted Broccoli, Arugula and Lentil Salad

Now that spring is just around the corner, I’m experiencing an insatiable craving for all things green. I want fresh, green salads and light meals, and I can’t wait for sunny walks with Cookie under big, leafy trees. [sam_pro id=”0_1″ codes=”true”]...

Giant portions in the social whirl that is Hakkasan

This week our friends Christa and Candy are over from Cape Town (all nicely rhyming!) so we treated ourselves to dinner at Hakkasan. The first one of this now global restaurant brand was in Hanway Place behind the back of Tottenham Court Road Station...

Old Fashioned Rhubarb Pie: Sweet Treat

Old Fashioned Rhubarb Pie – This is my take on Chef House ‘s yummy quick homestyle rhubarb pie . I knew this day was coming. Rooster Pie Plate There are times when I think the DH does listen to what I say – or at least is very selective...

Chicken Enchiladas Supreme: Fiesta Time!

Chicken Enchiladas Supreme are on the menu because it’s fiesta time with the leftover grilled chicken. We’re making chicken enchiladas, bathed in red sauce and topped off with shredded sharp cheddar. So what do you prepare for dinner when...

agua de sandía [watermelon juice]

Once upon a time I spent a year and a half in Texas as a Spanish-speaking missionary for my church . I spent a majority of my time in the homes of Latino families and was often asked, upon entering a residence, whether I would like some agua...

Zucchini Corn Salad Recipe: The Best!

Zucchini corn salad recipe - aka succotash salad is a summer favorite - especially with all things grilled. During the summer, we make sure to eat the freshest fruits and vegetables we find at the local farmer's market. This Summer Succotash salad pretty...

Competition: Win a set of stylish champagne flutes

It's competition time again and today I've got the perfect prize for lazy alfresco days - it is summertime after all. These beautiful Strahl champagne flutes are made from high quality plastic and they're strong enough to resist a hammer blow. So no...

Tomato Pesto Bites

  I love popping a scrumptious biteful of something into my mouth. Finger foods are so much fun! Sometimes I daydream about what it must be like to have a butler wandering around my home, offering me a tray filled with delicious finger foods. He...

Tapas-style Italian at Bocco di Lupo

Today it's time for a leisurely Saturday lunch in the heart of Soho. How I love Soho with its myriad bars and restaurants, food stalls, stylish people and quirky shops. After much consideration we picked Bocca di Lupo as today's lunchtime venue. It opened...

Would you kill it to eat it?

Quite a question right? It's one that divides even the most avid meat eaters, go on ask some meat eating friends 'Would you kill it to eat it?' You will find some saying 'Yes, probably' and some will reply in shock 'No, never!' I find this kind of strange....

Recipe: Roast vegetable salad with rocket, feta and pine nuts

Summer's here - well sort of - today's decidedly autumnal actually. Anyway, what can you do, it's June, so for me that means it's time to barbecue/braai as much as possible. Which also gives me the excuse to experiment with different salads. I made...