…ay. Next up were the chips. Available to order small or large, these chips come triple cooked in beef dripping. I think it’s safe to say they taste pretty good. Crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside, triple cooked yet not greasy in the slightest, we’re not sure how Bukoski does it. We also ordered the Waldorf coleslaw in an attempt to make things a little healthier. Crunchy, fresh, a little sweet from the apple and topped with walnuts, it cr…
…ng out puzzles. With these books in their hands, you won’t hear a peep. It comes to no shock that Shakespeare is as popular today as he was in the mid to late 16th century. Whilst much attention is given to his tragically moving plays and witty comedies, less is given to understanding the great playwright himself. Containing anecdotes of the popular playwright, and in turn providing young ones with the chance to understand the great man behind the…
…moked salmon salad is sure to brighten up your evening without the usual accompanying bloated feeling. Enjoy midweek for a much needed pick-me-up. Serves 4 Cooking time: 15 minutes What You’ll Need: Salad: 500g salad potatoes, cut into small chunks 100g hot smoked salmon flakes or smoked salmon, roughly chopped Large handful baby spinach 3 spring onions, sliced 2tbsp fresh parsley, roughly chopped 2tbsp fresh mint, roughly chopped Horseradish Mayo…
…tenderstem and butternut squash roast on the dinner table there will be no complaints. Sometimes the classic dish is the one to use. Serves 4 Cooking time: 50 minutes What You’ll Need: 8 chicken thighs 1kg butternut squash, peeled & cut into 3cm chunks 1 bulb garlic, broken into cloves, unpeeled 2 tbsp olive or rapeseed oil 2 lemons cut into quarters 240g Tenderstem 2 tbsp runny honey 2 tbsp sesame seeds What To Do: Preheat the oven to 180°C. Lay…
…the edges; pour the lemon mixture and bake for 30min. Remove from tin and cool it on a wire rack Sprinkle with icing sugar and serve. Recipe from Zizzi’s Spring Menu, www.zizzi.co.uk Make sure to catch the next Topofthepopups, a foodie hotspot all culinary aficionados must attend….
…icating blend of florals, with a powdery base, which can be layered with a combination of different scents. Choose between English Pear and Freesia for a juicy and sensual scent or Orange Blossom for a full floral and flirtatious scent. The most luxurious feminine and floral scent of the season is available in cologne, body and hand wash, body crème and as a home candle to ensure a range of beautiful fragrance for the home and body. Jo Malone Peon…
…0g fresh baby pea shoots What To Do: Make the marinade for the shallots by combining the vinegar and the sugar in 100ml of water. Bring to the boil and allow to go cold. Cut the shallots into very fine rings and place in to the cooled vinegar mixture, allow to infuse (This can be for up to 1 hour.) Choose the dish that you are going to serve your smoked salmon on and very carefully and nicely arrange the salmon onto it. Slice your radishes very fi…
…holidays. The perfect spot to get inspiration for Christmas (yes they are coming) and pick up your little one’s winter wardrobe (literally), the Plusher show offers parents and parents-to-be a focus family hub where the whole family will get to enjoy activities and discover new things. Independent toy shop co-owned by Jasmine Guinness and Honey Bowdrey have confirmed their participation exclaiming “Honey and I are delighted that Honey ham is exhi…
…s not your average burger joint jumping across pond from US to UK. Launched in 2012 in London’s bustling Soho, the Lebanese chain offers multiple choices of burgers – the 4oz, 6oz or 8oz, including a falafel burger and veggie sandwich for those who aren’t meat inclined, ensuring no one is left out. Combining the two hottest trends of the moment – burgers and afternoon tea, BRGR.CO have Americanised our favourite English treat…and we like it. A mus…
…ip together the yogurt with the cream until soft peaks form and spoon over the custard Sprinkle with crushed amaretti biscuits and serve immediately Recipe from Rachel’s Organics, www.rachelsorganic.co.uk If you fancy something a little more chocolatey have a look at our roundup of the best chocolate dessert recipes….
…s with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Serve immediately with plenty of crusty ciabatta to soak up the delicious juices. Recipe from www.tenderstem.co.uk For some more summer salad ideas see our roundup of the tastiest ones. Yum….
…ences such as eggs Benedict as well as crisp Belgian waffle with blueberry compote, chantilly cream paired with a complimentary Bloody (or Virgin) Mary when ordering any dish off the brunch menu. Using seasonal and locally sourced produce, Tom’s Kitchen works with British suppliers and farmers for the finest dishes from morning, noon to night. With British staples such as Shepherd’s pie topped with melted cheese and beer battered pollock and chips…
…finished with chunks of fresh pineapple and coconut flakes, cupcakes don’t come much more exotic than this. And for any teetotallers our there, Lola’s have just launched a range cupcakes inspired by the flavours of the Middle East too–think rich Baklava, sweet walnut and creamy pistachio. The Baklava cupcake is our current favourite thanks to its sweet almond base, honey centre and honey cream cheese icing. If you thought cupcakes were all red vel…
…er party recipe, bring a little latino heat to the plate, and revel in the compliments shortly after. Serves 4 – 6 (makes 18 wedges) Cooking time: 6-8 mins What You’ll Need: for the chicken: 2 large skinless boneless chicken breasts (about 350g) 1 tsp ground cumin 1 tsp paprika 1 tsp dried thyme Salt & freshly ground black pepper 2 tsp olive oil for the guacamole: 2 ripe avocados 1 small clove garlic, crushed Juice of ½ a lime, or to taste A shake…
…. Travelling to and from the luxurious Inn will not present a problem as a complimentary return taxi from the Elephant will be provided for you. So you can put away the map, and avoid the fuss of hiring a car, and relax properly. Starting from the 1st October 2013 to the 31st March 2014 you can celebrate christmas a little early (or again post 2013) with a wintry experience for two. Tickets are priced at £430 from Tuesday to Thursday and £550 on F…