Archive for June, 2009
Aneke Spacie – Twisted Favourites
I was invited along to the launch of Aneke Spacie’s new book, ‘Twisted Favourites’ which was produced in association with blurb. blurb’s approach to publishing differs from the traditional route and allows individuals to produce high-quality books themselves, with the help of their technology. Aneke’s book was created in just three weeks! After some Prosecco […]
Read More..>>Casa Brindisa
We had lunch at Casa Brindisa in South Kensington shortly after it first opened and enjoyed a small selection of tapas style dishes but we had to be careful in our ordering as we knew we had dinner plans that evening. Happily, on our most recent visit, we didn’t have to exercise such restraint because […]
Read More..>>Roast Chicken
After a busy weekend of travelling around the country for weddings and cricket matches, we needed something quick and easy. Our standby is always roast chicken so, after a desperate hunt for a chicken late on Sunday afternoon, that’s what we had. Nothing of particular interest to report other than, after several failed attempts, our […]
Read More..>>Cheese
We had some friends around for a barbecue on Friday night which saw us cook both beef and pork burgers. Somehow, we seem to have forgotten to take pictures of anything but the lovely cheese our friends bought from Neal’s Yard. From left: Tymsboro goat cheese, Colston Bassett Stilton, Tunworth Brie and Keens cheddar.
Read More..>>L’Artisan du Chocolat
I was lucky enough to go along to the opening of the new L’Artisan du Chocolate chocolateria on Westbourne Grove. Having sampled some of their chocolate recently and hearing lots of good things about them, I was excited to see what else they had on offer; I wasn’t disappointed. The shop itself is a lovely, […]
Read More..>>Crab Salad
I was out on Monday so Stephen was left to his own devices. In an attempt to use up some crab, he combined it with some salad and some cooled orzo pasta. I’m told it was better than it looks but still not brilliant. I had high hopes for the orzo but we haven’t cooked […]
Read More..>>