I have written before about how you can live in a city for years and visit some places over and over, and others not at all. I remember coming to ride the London Eye back in 2000 when we first arrived and my parents visited, and passing by an imposing building Edwardian baroque building on […]
Click here for a full portionMiso-roasted French beans and cherry tomatoes
Type the phrase “change is good” into Google and you will get a staggering 31 million results. The world is awash with motivational speakers, self-help books and management consultants who are constantly telling us that change is good; that resistance to change must be overcome at all costs; and that change is the one constant […]
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Everybody loves a bit of recognition – and the culinary world is no exception. Every country and most major cities issue annual lists of top chefs and restaurants, but probably the most universally recognised indicator of culinary success are Michelin stars. They are the currency of the international restaurant world, the covetable tokens of having been […]
Click here for a full portionTaste of London Festive Edition 2015 – what I ate
Back in the summer I wrote about my experiences at Taste of London, the annual foodie jamboree that takes place in Hyde Park. It’s a hub for like-minded people who are passionate about good food and drink, and a showcase of foodie excellence in every sphere from producers to chefs, restaurants, foodie travel, and retailers. But as the nights draw […]
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Ask a group of chefs what words they dread hearing most and I can guarantee you that “we have a table with multiple and diverse dietary requirements” will make the top 5 every time. “Can I have the creamy pesto pasta, but with the lactose-free sauce on the side please, because I am low-carbing and have a mild […]
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Ask most parents and they will tell you that they think the internet is a double-edged sword. On the one hand it has revolutionised learning as children use iPads to submit their homework to teachers via e-mail, and access the wealth of information on every conceivable topic that Google unlocks. On the other hand, it has […]
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