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Earthy: have lunch, get your shopping
Lemon curd: Quick and easy recipe
The king of golden syrup puddings?
Palm Court, Balmoral Hotel, Edinburgh: champagne afternoon tea at the Bollinger Bar
Mark Hix, Soho – Best restaurant in London?
Breckland Orchard: Thirst quenching posh pop
The orange and almond cake of loveliness
Almond is very popular in our household: frangipane, marzipan, macaroons (French, British and Spanish), amaretti and amaretto are all consumed here on a regular basis. For Valentine’s day I tried a Seville orange, almond and olive oil cake that I had seen online. It too was very popular and I made it…
Love salami, chorizo? Venison is the hot new choice
Wee Restaurant: a small restaurant with a big heart
What’s special about your favourite restaurant? The food and service are very important of course, but if you’re lucky it is also that special welcome you get if you’re a regular diner. Perhaps it’s not so easy in a big city, but just 15 minutes away from the centre, you can find just such a welcome.
Quick bites: Y-fronts, underwear biscuits, chocolate lollipops
Do you groan when Valentine’s Day comes around or are you a secret romantic at heart? I am a firm believer that it is the little touches that make all the difference. Endear yourself to your significant other with a little foody touch – especially one guaranteed to make them smile. With a little planning this is easily achieved.