Category Archives: Pork

Recipe: Fresh Pappardelle in Tomato, Chilli, Bacon, Parmesan & Herb sauce
Making fresh pasta can be a time consuming process, but it’s well worth the effort and the more you make it, the faster you will get. A little elbow grease gives you flavourful pasta with more bite than the dried supermarket

Recipe: Fresh Pappardelle in Tomato, Chilli, Bacon, Parmesan & Herb sauce
Making fresh pasta can be a time consuming process, but it’s well worth the effort and the more you make it, the faster you will get. A little elbow grease gives you flavourful pasta with more bite than the dried supermarket

Restaurant Review: Karczma Polska, Old Town, Swindon
Britain has long had a strong Polish community, however Polish fare is hard to find and Polish restaurants are few and far between. In recent years, many supermarkets have added a small international section selling polish meats, yoghurts and their

Restaurant Review: Karczma Polska, Old Town, Swindon
Britain has long had a strong Polish community, however Polish fare is hard to find and Polish restaurants are few and far between. In recent years, many supermarkets have added a small international section selling polish meats, yoghurts and their

Recipe: Boxing Day Breakfast
On boxing day, we are all faced with the daunting task of what on earth we will do with all the leftovers! There are only so many carpet picnics one can have with cheese and cold cuts, so why not

Recipe: Boxing Day Breakfast
On boxing day, we are all faced with the daunting task of what on earth we will do with all the leftovers! There are only so many carpet picnics one can have with cheese and cold cuts, so why not

Wine-ing and Dine-ing at Château de Flaugergues, Montpellier
When my lovely mother visited me in Montpellier, we went to Chateau de Flaugergues; just a short bus ride out of the centre of Montpellier (or at least if would have been a short bus ride had we not overshot the stop

Wine-ing and Dine-ing at Château de Flaugergues, Montpellier
When my lovely mother visited me in Montpellier, we went to Chateau de Flaugergues; just a short bus ride out of the centre of Montpellier (or at least if would have been a short bus ride had we not overshot the stop

Recipe: Croque Madame
A sandwich that proves that women do things better :-). The croque madame has one up on the monsieur, adding an egg into the mix which oozes oven the golden, cheese bread for extra richness and yumminess. Ingredients: For the béchamel: 10g

Recipe: Croque Madame
A sandwich that proves that women do things better :-). The croque madame has one up on the monsieur, adding an egg into the mix which oozes oven the golden, cheese bread for extra richness and yumminess. Ingredients: For the béchamel: 10g

Recipe: Twice Cooked Boeuf Bourguignon
Who said French cooking was complicated? Yes, this recipe takes a long time, but it is extremely simple and the result is deliciously tender beef and soft, juicy carrots and onions. Nothing beats the buttery mashed potato after it has

Recipe: Twice Cooked Boeuf Bourguignon
Who said French cooking was complicated? Yes, this recipe takes a long time, but it is extremely simple and the result is deliciously tender beef and soft, juicy carrots and onions. Nothing beats the buttery mashed potato after it has

Recipe: Classic French Cassoulet
The cassoulet is a classic dish originating in southern France. It is a flavoursome, slow-cooked casserole that is a perfect homely dish for a big family. Even my fussy brother enjoyed this one! The beans are warming and creamy, while

Recipe: Classic French Cassoulet
The cassoulet is a classic dish originating in southern France. It is a flavoursome, slow-cooked casserole that is a perfect homely dish for a big family. Even my fussy brother enjoyed this one! The beans are warming and creamy, while

Recipe: Coq au Vin with Linguini
For those who think that French cooking is complicated… well, I’d have to agree on this dish! However, I browned, sauteed, flambé-ed and simmered my way to a delicious dish which I served with linguini pasta and some peas. The

Recipe: Coq au Vin with Linguini
For those who think that French cooking is complicated… well, I’d have to agree on this dish! However, I browned, sauteed, flambé-ed and simmered my way to a delicious dish which I served with linguini pasta and some peas. The

The UK’s First Jian Bing by Mei Mei’s Street Cart
Half-Chinese, half-American London girl, Melissa, has never tasted a true jian bing before, nor even set foot in China. Yet incredibly, with the help of her elder sister and some handy how-to videos, she has authentically recreated this popular Beijing

The UK’s First Jian Bing by Mei Mei’s Street Cart
Half-Chinese, half-American London girl, Melissa, has never tasted a true jian bing before, nor even set foot in China. Yet incredibly, with the help of her elder sister and some handy how-to videos, she has authentically recreated this popular Beijing

Restaurant Review: Hall & Woodhouse, Bath
Hall & Woodhouse seamlessly combines vintage furnishings with modern touches. Once an auction house, it is now one of Bath’s most cherished pubs. Their British take on a classic bistro-brasserie can suit every occasion, from a midday mingle with friends

Restaurant Review: Hall & Woodhouse, Bath
Hall & Woodhouse seamlessly combines vintage furnishings with modern touches. Once an auction house, it is now one of Bath’s most cherished pubs. Their British take on a classic bistro-brasserie can suit every occasion, from a midday mingle with friends
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