Category Archives: wine
Home on the range: The Big Birthday Blow-out
So it’s kind of become traditional that birthdays = Boy cooking like he’s never cooked before (and me losing him for most of the day to Borough market). So on Saturday it was that day, and I was well excited. … Continue reading
Filed under chicken, Choux Boy, fish, home cuisine, main course, recipes, scallops, special occasion cooking, starters, wine
Viennese treat – Bistro Delicat, Battersea
I admit the last time I was in Vienna, inter-railing aged 18, I had far from a gastronomic time. Aside from a lot of amazing cake, most of my foodie memories involve bread and cheese from supermarkets at the best, and McDonalds … Continue reading
Filed under Austria, Battersea, Restaurant Review, restaurants, SW London, travel, wine
>Steak it to him The BBBBL (Boy’s Big Boozy Birthday Lunch) – Santa Maria del Sur
>Like most of the important dates in our relationship, Choux Boy’s birthday revolves around eating. What are presents but mere things when I could give the him the gift of really great food? Ok, that’s bollocks, treating him to a great … Continue reading
Filed under Battersea, beef, Choux Boy, ice cream, meat, recipes, Restaurant Review, restaurants, special occasion cooking, SW London, wine
Beanz Meanz Heinz
‘You work too hard, you are very tense’ Somehow I don’t think my spa therapist is right right now. I’m lying being scrubbed by sand flown in from St Barts in a treatment room that looks like the VIP room … Continue reading
Filed under dessert, Heinz Beck, Italy, Restaurant Review, restaurants, travel, wine
Dining on Cloud Nine
‘I don’t think I’ve tasted olive oil until this weekend’ Choux Boy’s right. Somehow we find ourselves at the beginning of an eight course tasting menu (well nine we decided it was equivalent to if you counted the olive oil … Continue reading
Filed under Choux Boy, Gordon Ramsay, Italy, restaurants, travel, wine
>A taster of Tuscany
>Nine courses, Chianti, gelato and fast cars. Under Tuscan sun (and rain). Full post to come but for now… tuck in. A room with a view A midnight snack Milling about Siena Ice, ice baby Food, glorious food Pizza: thin, crispy, perfect The … Continue reading
The travelling foodie
I’m very lucky that my job takes me to some far-off lands, where usually there is some far-off food to try. Half the joy of travelling for me is the food and wine. The restaurants, the wine tours, the markets, … Continue reading
Scientists gasing about bubbles
We all know there is something about bubbles. From the pop, to the fizzy foam to the tingling sip; bubbles make any evening feel special. In a nod to decadence I have a little ritual for my Friday nights – … Continue reading
