Monthly Archives: March 2012

Dim Sum in Hong Kong: Luk Yu Tea House

December trip to Hong Kong, Day 2. Lunch is at the Luk Yu Tea House. Not Michelin starred like some of the other places I visited but it is in the Michelin guide. Rumoured to be a favourite of local … Continue reading

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Hong Kong: Staying at The Upper House and that Breakfast

How could people not love Hong Kong? I just don’t understand it. Some people think it is too smoggy (it can be), too humid (it definitely is) or too busy (depends on your viewpoint, but I live in London so … Continue reading

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Final Evening Standard Column: Spice Crusted Lamb Loin with Sweet Potato, Feta & Chilli Mash

So that’s that! My twelve week Evening Standard column – which actually ran for 21 – is finished. I loved it and have had great feedback from you too. My last column was a brand new recipe inspired by my … Continue reading

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Ode to the Humble Spud & a Recipe for Kale & Potato Cakes

I love the spud. I love it, I love it, love it, love it! How I love the Irish spud especially. Now, when I say this, people look perplexed. A potato is a potato, right? Not so my friends. I … Continue reading

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Living Like a Local in Paris

Travelling is wonderful. You may have cottoned on to the fact that I enjoy a little of it every now and then. A lot of it more precisely. People ask why, they wonder how I can do it all. They … Continue reading

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