Ingredients 1 x 1.8-2kg shoulder of lamb on the bone, or two half shoulders 12-16 shallots, peeled and halved 2 bulbs garlic, halved widthways 2 tbsp coriander seeds Olive oil 200ml white wine 500ml chicken stock 750g small new or Anya potatoes, halved 3 sweet pointed peppers, halved, deseeded and sliced chunkily 3 tbsp clear…
A Cheesy Delight
Boutique Georgian House in Pimlico is celebrating the best British ingredients in the form of a quite wonderful and Insta-friendly Cheese Afternoon Tea. With three tiers of decadent delights and an English wine flight to enhance the flavours, Georgian House’s Cheese Afternoon Tea is a big treat and perfect to enjoy throughout British Food Fortnight, 22nd September – 7th October. Championing British suppliers and provenance,…
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Love Yourself “Love Yourself” is launching new ready-to-eat meals made with fresh ingredients, delivered straight to your door throughout London and inside the M25. The recipes are all cooked from scratch and of the highest quality, using delicious, natural and fresh produce with no additives. They can all be heated in the microwave or eaten...
Time to Escape
Bubbles, bubbles everywhere, not only was I sipping a cool glass of champagne on a glorious sunny day, I was also relaxing in the hydrotherapy pool, as bubbles gently massaged my tired body and I wasn’t planning on moving anytime soon. After a hectic month, I was taking a few hours to myself and spending...
Smoked Haddock and Crayfish Lasagne
“A different take on lasagne and utterly delicious, perfect for a midweek family meal” Ingredients 1 litre semi-skimmed milk 2 bay leaves 10 black peppercorns 1 x 400g pack skinless and boneless smoked haddock 75g butter 75g plain flour 125g extra-mature cheddar, grated 2 tbsp chopped chives 1 x 250g pack fresh lasagne sheets...
Time for Tea in a Whimsical Wonderland
“Would you like an adventure now, or shall we have tea first?” (Alice in Wonderland), definitely tea I think, but no ordinary tea mind you we are going to venture to The Sanderson Hotel in London and enjoy their special ‘Mad Hatters Afternoon Tea” On arrival we make our way into the private courtyard garden...
Whittlebury Hall Launches Gin Afternoon Tea
Northamptonshire-based countryside hotel Whittlebury Hall has launched a brand-new gin-themed afternoon tea. Not only is the seasonal afternoon tea be accompanied with a refreshing G&T, but the selection of sweet treats on offer also includes some gin-infused cakes and pastries. On the menu is a gin and tonic macaron, rhubarb and ginger cupcake with elderflower…
Pineapple and Coconut Cakes
These soft and fluffy cakes cakes are just perfect for an afternoon treat Ingredients 100g Nature’s Finest pineapple, drained and patted dry 125g coconut oil 125g raw coconut sugar 2 eggs 125g plain ?our 1 tsp baking powder For the icing 400g thick coconut cream 1 tsp maple syrup 25g desiccated coconut...
Luxury Staffordshire Hotel Tastes Success
A Grade II listed stately home in Staffordshire has been served up a treat following a recent visit from an AA Hotel and Restaurant Inspector, who hailed the hotel as ‘very good’. Hoar Cross Hall, which is nestled amidst 50 acres of sprawling countryside in the heart of Staffordshire, received its first AA Rosette award...