Second Shot is a coffee shop with a difference, serving excellent coffee while helping the homeless. I was invited by Second Shot to write a review. All opinions are my own. I was excited to attend the opening of the new branch of Second Shot in London’s Church Street. This is the second branch of…
An elegant Japanese afternoon tea, in association with Tsujiri tea. I was invited to the Japanese afternoon tea at Ginza Onodera in St James’s, London. Ginza Onodera, serves a variety of traditional Japanese cuisine, and have now introduced a rather unique afternoon tea. Ochakai is the traditional Japanese matcha tea ceremony, however the Odonera Ochakai…
The excellent, award winning, 48 & 60 month Lithuanian Džiugas cheeses, and Germanto cheese cubes are now available in the UK. Sponsored post: I received samples of the cheeses to review. All opinions expressed in this post are my own. Lithuanian cheeses, Džiugas and Germanto, are produced in Telšiai, one of the oldest cities in…
This delicious and satisfying Puy lentil salad is a great make ahead dish and takes just 25 minutes to prepare. This dish has a wonderful mixture of complementing flavours, with different textures. My kids love Puy lentils and this is a family favourite. It is perfect as a light meal, in a lunch-box, or as…
Tips on how to prolong the freshness of potatoes. Potatoes should last several months if stored in the correct way.
The excellent, award winning, 48 & 60 month Lithuanian Džiugas cheeses, and Germanto cheese cubes are now available in the UK. Sponsored post: I received samples of the cheeses to review. All opinions expressed in this post are my own. Lithuanian cheeses, Džiugas and Germanto, are produced in Telšiai, one of the oldest cities in…
Tips on how to prolong the freshness of potatoes. Potatoes should last several months if stored in the correct way. NicoleBrowse my site for traditional Indian & Italian recipes, read about great ingredients, and get handy tips for working in the kitchen. Also, check out my restaurant reviews for some great dining experiences! https://www.endofthefork.com/about/
A look at one of the world’s most popular cooking cheeses, and recipes to try. I was delighted to attend an evening of cheese tasting and cooking with Comte Cheese UK at the Central Street Cookery School in the City of London. The evening began with a very informative talk on the production of Comté…
Why it is important to know the differences between mutton, lamb and goat meat; and why goat meat is the healthier option. It is important to note the differences between these three red meats, to understand their flavours, for better preparation, and their varying nutritional values. NicoleBrowse my site for traditional Indian & Italian recipes, read about…
Why you should love beets! Find the best beet recipes, plus tips on how to grow, select and store them. Truly embrace beets! Are you a beet lover or do you detest them? Perhaps you’ve never tried them before. Read on to find out why you absolutely should add beets to your diet, and some recipes you will…
Olive oil is known to be the healthiest oil, and essential to Italian cuisine. However, with so many fake extra virgin olive oils on the market, how do you select the real thing? Good quality and fresh ingredients are an important part of Italian cooking, and often determine the success of a dish. So Italian…
Second Shot is a coffee shop with a difference, serving excellent coffee while helping the homeless. I was invited by Second Shot to write a review. All opinions are my own. I was excited to attend the opening of the new branch of Second Shot in London’s Church Street. This is the second branch of…
An elegant Japanese afternoon tea, in association with Tsujiri tea. I was invited to the Japanese afternoon tea at Ginza Onodera in St James’s, London. Ginza Onodera, serves a variety of traditional Japanese cuisine, and have now introduced a rather unique afternoon tea. Ochakai is the traditional Japanese matcha tea ceremony, however the Odonera Ochakai…
We were recently invited to an evening of Italian olive oil tasting, with a three-course dinner prepared by award winning Chef Theo Randall at his rustic Italian restaurant at the Intercontinental, London. The event was organised by the initiative, Looking for the perfect food, promoting good quality Italian PDO olive oil. (Click here for how to select…
A friendly and cosy bistro in Fulham serving French and Japanese fusion food. We were invited to try Bistro Mirey – a rather innovative concept marrying French bistro style cooking with Japanese ingredients. As a fan of both cuisines, I was intrigued to try a combination of the two. NicoleBrowse my site for traditional Indian…
Chef Rohan D’Souza’s restaurant The Lazy Goose serves delicious seafood, with fabulous views of the river. Many addresses in Goa tend to give a general idea of their location, as few have door numbers or street names. So they might be ‘next to’, ‘above’, or ‘opposite’ a landmark or well known building. This is how…
