There’s nothing quite like eating seafood with a view of the sea, or in this case a tidal river. So on an unusually mild winter’s day I made my way to Wapping to Smith’s Brasserie of Tower Bridge to see if they deserve their motto “famous for fish”. Visiting with a large group I found the…
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The Mysterious Afghan
Yesterday was Waitangi Day, the closest thing there is to “New Zealand Day”. To celebrate I baked, for the first time, Afghan biscuits. This is a traditional Kiwi biscuit, with no known link to Afghanistan itself. The origin of the name remains a mystery, and the Kiwis are staunchly protective of this biscuit’s NZ roots. Photo…
Make Mine A Macaron
Move over Laduree there’s a new macaron in town with my name on it! Artisan patisserie Anges de Sucre has released a limited edition Valentine’s Day box. London went crazy for macaroons in 2013 (cupcakes are so 2012!) and have adopted them as their own, pushing the French aside. Anges de Sucre founder Reshmi Bennett, returned from France…
Daylesford Organic – Notting Hill
I’ve fallen back in love with Notting Hill over the past few weekends. I’ve rarely visited this part of London, and always for the market, so I decided to move off Portabello road to the surrounding streets in hunt of brunch somewhere away from the crowds. Daylesford organic cafe and shop didn’t tick that box,…
Happy Chinese New Year
I braved the crowds and headed to Chinatown in central London today to take part in the Chinese New Year celebrations. I’m a sucker for dragons and lanterns, but the crowds the past two years have been unbearable so I can’t say I got right to the heart of the activities. Luckily I managed to…
Prêt-à-Portea High Tea At The Berkley
It’s unusual for cake and fashion to go together, in fact in many fashion circles cake is the enemy. But not at London’s Berkley Hotel where they’ve finally brought cake and fashion together in a beautiful delicious union. The Prêt-à-Portea high tea changes every season to reflect current catwalk designs. These pictures are the AW12/13 ranges…
Bush Hall Dining Rooms
Inspired by my favourite food critic Grace Dent, I went to have a “proper dinner” at the Bush Hall Dining Rooms. The newest addition to a rapidly changing Shepherd’s Bush neighbourhood, the Dining Halls offer traditional hearty meals with a twist. I started with the mussels which were unremarkable, followed by a chocolate and venison…
Green & Black Chocolate Making Class
My Chocolate: Chocolate making class with Green & Blacks: Indulge yourselves in these original chocolate workshops, where you will create personalised treats. Learn to taste chocolate notes, make truffles, melt chocolate, and more…You will also learn the answer to a much pondered questions. Is milk chocolate really chocolate? The Original Chocolate Making Workshop, £55 P/P…
Brunch At Brew, Clapham, London
In December I braved the rain and headed to brunch. Clearly London cafes anticipated everyone would have fled or be at the shops, so we were a bit hard up for choices, our first stop being closed. Eventually, drenched, we made it to Brew in Clapham and squeezed our way into a table in the cramped…
BENIHANA, SOHO
Benihana Soho London embodies the excitement of novelty cooking. When you watch your mum cook growing up it’s unremarkable, but throw a Japanese Chef into the mix and it’s an art form.
The International Foodie 