A few weeks ago, I shared my review of Mat Follas’ new Bramble Cafe & Deli in Dorchester’s elegant Poundbury estate. Today I want to talk about Mat’s latest cookbook, Vegetable Perfection. When I first interviewed Mat back in 2009, shortly after he launched his first restaurant The Wild Garlic, I think it’s fair to ... Read more »
For the last couple of years I’ve been writing the cookery book review slot for Good Things magazine (amongst other series and one off pieces as well). That means I’ve been reviewing lots of wonderful newly published titles, but not always sharing them here on Kavey Eats. So my picks for 2015 include my favourites ... Read more »
Mat Follas first grabbed the attention of the British public when he took part in the BBC’s Masterchef series in 2009. Winning the competition gave him the confidence, impetus and publicity to launch his own restaurant, making a permanent switch from a corporate IT career to one in food. Running The Wild Garlic for four ... Read more »
“Milkshakes just got drunk!” So says Victoria Glass as she tells us just why we should give the milkshakes of our childhood an adult makeover. Take a moment to visit your past. Hark back to glee-filled childhood memories of immense sundae glasses of thick, creamy milkshake served with bendy straws – perhaps even a cocktail ... Read more »
When I think of Vietnamese food I think of balance. Balance between five fundamental flavour elements – spicy, sour, bitter, salty and sweet – and balance between the physical senses, with dishes designed not only to delight the tongue but also to provide pleasing aromas and an appealing appearance. Even sound and touch are considered, ... Read more »
Pete and I and a couple of friends spent the weekend feasting with Uyen Luu. And she wasn’t even there! Instead, we cooked up a storm from her beautiful cookery book, My Vietnamese Kitchen. Over the weekend we made a dessert for our first dinner, another recipe for breakfast, one more for the next dinner ... Read more »
The Place of Onions, in old Lille. After last night’s rainstorm the intense sticky heat has broken and today is cool, breezy, fresh… I love it! A drop of… [more]
We went to Star Wars: Secrets of the Empire at The Void this morning, an amazing VR experience where we got to be Rebel Alliance members going undercover as… [more]