Blink and you might miss it – the entrance to The Light Lounge on Newport Street, just around the corner and upstairs from the iconic Ku Bar on Lisle Street, and that would be a real shame. This is a … Continue reading The Light Lounge – Getting Your Cocktail Fix in China Town
Don’t you just love discovering a new place in London that, when you walk in for the first time, feels like slipping into one of you favourite old jumpers? A bit frayed around the edges but still perfect for you … Continue reading Kansas Smitty’s – Cocktails, Juleps & All That Jazz
When I first bought my blender it was with the thought of preparing healthy smoothies and soups and I still use it for that occasionally, but I have to confess, I use it far more often to make cocktails (though … Continue reading Six Cocktails – Shaken & Stirred
Fancy experimenting with a new style in 2016? Would you like expert guidance by professionals who have dressed Victoria Beckham, Emilie Sande and Professor Green? Style Me in Seconds is launching with a ‘pop up’ from the 4 – 10 … Continue reading Style Me in Seconds launches
Barrio has finally arrived south of the river smack bang in the middle of Brixton and we were invited to check out the venue, food and cocktails last week. We kind of knew what to expect, as we are already … Continue reading Bienvenido Barrio Brixton!
I might be slightly exaggerating when I call my cheesecake famous, hence the inverted commas, but I have several friends who will travel halfway around the world to eat it. Well, two friends, one in LA one in South Africa … Continue reading My ‘Famous’ Baked Cheesecake (with Rote Grütze)
Wishing you all a Happy Easter! Continue reading Happy Easter!
A couple of weeks ago we went to London’s Whitechapel for the official and much anticipated opening of Leman Street Tavern, the latest pub in the Geronimo Inns stable. Close to both Aldgate Underground stations, just around the corner from … Continue reading LST – Leman Street Tavern
This recipe is brilliant – very versatile and quick to make. It also contains relatively little fat and not too much sugar but still satisfies my cake cravings perfectly. I often half the ingredients and use a small cake tin, … Continue reading Juicy Pineapple Mango Cake
Last week we were invited to a very special occasion at The Keeper’s House at the Royal Academy of Arts: the first four UK chefs were inducted into JRE – Jeunes Restaurateurs – the association dedicated to nurturing the talents … Continue reading JRE – Jeunes Restaurateurs – arrive in the UK & Ireland
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