Monthly Archives: January 2008

Fish pie for the soul

Posted on January 31, 2008 by

This month has been one for comfort foods, certainly not one for diets, not that I’ve ever gone beyond thinking that it might be a good idea to cut out x or y (usually x = crisps & y = … Continue reading →

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Borough market – a sneak peek

Posted on January 29, 2008 by

I’ve resisted blogging Borough Market for a number of reasons. It’s one of my favourite places in London, bustling and full of treats – savoury and sweet, it has the best of all things seasonal and fresh and is packed … Continue reading →

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Menu for Hope 4 – Winner

Posted on January 27, 2008 by

Many congratulations to Alastair Bathgate who won the cookbooks that I put forward for the Menu for Hope 4 prize. Thanks to everyone that took part – it was enormously successful raising 50% more than last year – a whopping … Continue reading →

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Toad in the Hole with Roast Shallot Gravy

Posted on January 22, 2008 by

Or YUM! I love comfort foods like this. Especially ones that are quick and simple. Last weekend cried out for this dish. It’s January. It was grey. It was wet. It was windy and cold. Get it? I had restricted … Continue reading →

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Mighty oaks from little acorns grow

Posted on January 19, 2008 by

Acorn House in King’s Cross has been on my radar for sometime. As London’s first truly eco-friendly training restaurant, it has had alot of press attention, with the Evening Standard’s Fay Maschler declaring that”All Restaurants should emulate” it and Giles … Continue reading →

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