Fruit-Based Ice Creams and Sorbets

A first for Bloggers Scream For Ice Cream, for the June BSFIC challenge I was able to offer a prize for my favourite entry, courtesy of Philips. Although the weather has really not lived up the best June can offer, I set a theme of fruit in the hope of cooling recipes featuring nature’s sweet bounties. In ... Read more »

Umai in Japan Centre

Although Japan Centre moved to its current lower Regent Street location a few years ago, somehow I’ve not visited since it was on Piccadilly. I know if I worked nearby, I’d drop in to the onsite Umai Sushi Factory for lunch on a regular basis. I was invited along recently to try a selection from ... Read more »

Thermomix Review: Basil Tagliatelle & Beef Ragu

Of course I’d heard of a Thermomix. Beloved of chefs everywhere and of many domestic cooks too, this machine comes up in conversations with foodie friends on a regular basis. But there are often gasps of shock when the £800 price tag comes up; that’s a hell of a lot for a single appliance! So, ... Read more »

Bukhara London Popup

A few weeks ago, I won dinner for two at the Bukhara popup. Much like it’s real home in Delhi, the popup version was located within a posh hotel, this time in Knightsbridge. Head chef Manjit Gill came over to London to oversee the popup himself and three special tandoori oven were installed for the ... Read more »

Suda Thai’s Mango Sticky Rice Recipe

I was recently invited to a mango-themed evening meal and masterclass by Suda, a Thai restaurant just off St Martin’s Lane, near Covent Garden. The mango dishes and demonstrations were lead by Kessuda Raiva, Executive VP of S&P (who own a number of restaurants and food businesses in Thailand as well as Patara and Suda ... Read more »