Monthly Archives: January 2012

Recipe: Rich Roast Duck Legs (Chinese Style)

Posted on January 31, 2012 by

It is duck weather, so we might as well just get on with it. Not weather for ducks, where it is so wet, ducks will love it. But weather for eating ducks, when the richness of the flesh and creamy … Continue reading →

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Where to Eat in Paris: Brasserie Balzar

Posted on January 27, 2012 by

Food is changing everywhere all the time. That’s life, and that’s a good thing, in the main. You’re as likely to find Scandinavian inspired haute cuisine in Paris now as a soufflé, so it takes a little research to find … Continue reading →

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Evening Standard Recipe Column: Beetroot Latkes

Posted on January 26, 2012 by

I love latkes! What’s not to love? Grated potato shaped into a cake and fried before being served with apple sauce and sour cream. LOVE. I do a twist on them occasionally. Favourite Irish combination of parsnip and carrot is … Continue reading →

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A Belated Kung Hei Fat Choi (Have a Happy & Prosperous Chinese New Year!)

Posted on January 24, 2012 by

I love Chinese New Year in London. I love popping to Chinatown and having lunch and spotting the red envelopes being handed out. I love all of the celebration around it and the food. Yesterday, I popped down to Chinatown … Continue reading →

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Where to Eat in Paris: Les Papilles

Posted on January 20, 2012 by

When I travel, one of my first pit stops is twitter, where I ask the hivemind for recommendations. Results are mainly successful, sometimes bizarre, but always a brilliant starting point when travelling and wanting to eat well. Particularly when you … Continue reading →

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