Dinnerware

December 29, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Dinnerware from Tesco

I am taking a breather from cooking and baking at the moment. After a significant number of baking sessions before Christmas and one hell of a cooking session on the day itself I am sorely in need of a break from both cooking and eating. So, instead, I am looking at purchasing a new Dinnerware set. There comes a time in every cooks / entertainers life when they suddenly notice their precious dinnerware is looking a little tired.  This happened to me this Christmas as we dragged our well worn … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Off Topic, Reviews Tagged With:

Melinda Messenger’s Family Cookbook

October 24, 2010 By Leave a Comment
51Pqjor4mZL._SL160_

I admit when approached to take a look at a cookbook by yet another celebrity I admit I was a little sceptical. I was however curious and so I agreed to being sent a copy by post directly. I was however pleasantly surprised when it arrived, and was delighted with some of the recipes I tried out... despite not being a family! The roasted Cod (in lemon and thyme) was an absolute delight and the chilli rivalled my own recipe for being packed full of vegetables and delicious! The description was … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Reviews Tagged With:

The Tapestry of Love by Rosy Thornton

October 4, 2010 By Leave a Comment

I have to admit I was not previously aware of the works of Rosy Thornton before being approached to read her latest book "The Tapestry of Love". Generally speaking they appear, at least on first glance, from a genre of books I never read. But I admit I was drawn in by the author who appealed to my culinary interest. Despite my reservations I enjoyed this book immensely. The writing has a wonderful depth, subtlety and a beautiful narrative style. It was positively enchanting. As for the food, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Reviews

Review :: Chocolate and Love

September 14, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Chocolate and Love

Two of the most exquisite bars of chocolate I have EVER tasted arrived by post today courtesy of Chocolate and Love, a new online chocolate boutique. I have tasted so many "gourmet" chocolates in the past which have never met up with the expectations the pricetag encourages. This, I can say without reservation, is not one of those occasions. I had the chance to sample Crushed Diamonds (Organic Dark Truffle Chocolate with Cocoa Nibs) and The Coffee Affair (organic dark chocolate with coffee). … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Reviews Tagged With:

Why I love Hostgator?

September 2, 2010 By 1 Comment

Welcome all readers of Hostgator Magazine! I was absolutely delighted to be Hostgators featured site this month. Its always nice to receive some recognition especially from my favourite hosting company! Over the course of the last ten years my sites have been hosted with so many hosting companies I have lost track. Nearly every single one of them failed on reliability or customer service. The company I was with prior to migrating my sites to Hostgator caused my sites to have massive amounts … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Off Topic, Reviews

Torrevieja Market Pastries

August 27, 2010 By Leave a Comment
OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA

If you are ever in Torrevieja do not forget to venture to the Friday Market and sample some pastries from one the stalls. I can never remember the name but it is located on a corner plot amidst all the fruit and vegetables sellers. The lady is absolutely wonderful - but not nearly as wonderful as the delightful savoury and sweet pastries and cakes she sells! Her ensaimadas are to die for - but this week I tried something I have never seen before. It was a large flaky pastry (so delicate … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Reviews Tagged With:

Julie & Julia

March 8, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Approved_Unit_5050630532018_3A26C109

I must have been one of the few recipe blog writers who did not dash out to the cinema when Julie & Julia was released. The subject matter of food aside I really did not feel connected to it. I knew none of the history of Julia Child or the blogger whom she inspired. I am British, and for me,  this was a story for an American audience.  A short while ago I heard it was being released on DVD and, by this point, my daily fills of South American "telenovelas" and the all too frequently … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Reviews Tagged With: