Using only a few ingredients this deliciously rich, moist and aromatic flourless cake, has an intense fresh orange flavour, and is an all time classic. This recipe is from Claudia Roden’s ‘A Book of Middle Eastern Food’, first published in 1968. Roden explains that it was popular amongst the Sephardic Jews who brought it to…
Want to learn how to cook good Italian food like an Italian? These online cooking classes offer one-to-one lessons from experienced cooks in Italy, in the comfort of your own kitchen! Some of you who have travelled to Florence, Italy, may have already met Patrizia from Patrizia’s Food Experiences or Eat With. Patrizia is a…
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.
Forget the mayo, these healthy avocado halves stuffed with a tuna and jalapeño mix are seriously additive, and only take 5 minutes to prepare! These avocado halves are so tasty and easy to put together in no time at all! They are perfect for a healthy, low-carb/keto snack or light meal, and are so satisfying,…
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…
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…
A brief guide of commonly used Indian spices and how to use them. Indian cuisine uses many different spices (masala), not just for a layering effect of flavours, but also for their nutritional/medicinal values which are rooted in Ayurveda. Spices are best stored in a masala dabba, which is a round metal box with…
Try this simple and delicious way to enjoy beets! Boiled beets are great to make ahead and keep in the fridge – perfect to add to salads, and other recipes. They are also easier to peel than roasted beets! They are also great as they are – some people like to serve their boiled…
The rather elegant asparagus in now in season (spring trough to the beginning of summer), so here we look at the varieties, how to buy, store, cook and eat it. Depicted as an offering on an ancient Egyptian frieze, dated around 3000 BC, asparagus has been cultivated for thousands of years. It was eaten in ancient Syria,…
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…
The panzerotto is not a calzone! This popular South Italian street food comes to London. We were invited to try a new concept of South Italian street food in London; the panzerotto. Panzerotto Blues, was started by Gianni Perillo in 2015, making fresh panzerotti in Greenwich Market. They proved so popular that Gianni has recently…
Under new management and serving delicious Turkish food, in Bloomsbury, prepared by a chef who has cooked for the Queen. Antalya Restaurant, off Russell Square, was known for its rather ornate interior (apparently it took over a year to decorate the ceilings and walls). Earlier this year, it came under new management and the new owner, Resul Dogan,…
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…
