The Water House Project is a supper club in Bethal Green by Chef Gabriel Waterhouse aimed at making seasonal fine dining more accessible and more social. I came across it on Instagram where I was immediately captivated by the innovative ideas and creative menu - in particular a cheese course of Perl Las blue with … Continue reading The Water House Project: Social Fine Dining in Bethnal Green
Last week, Mark and I went out for a lovely meal to celebrate some recent work achievements. I asked around some of my foodie friends for recommendations, and we decided on Pidgin in Hackney, whose creative, ever-changing weekly menu celebrates the best of the season. Right up our street! To get there after work, I … Continue reading Pidgin London
Last year Mark and I were spending Christmas Day with his family, but in the week leading up to it we were in Winchester for a wedding with my side of the family. We decided to have our family Christmas celebration during our stay and we went out for a Christmas dinner at the River … Continue reading Christmas lunch at River Cottage Canteen Winchester
Ever since seeing all of the beautiful apples at Dupont Circle Farmers Market in DC, I've been wanting to make baked apples. It's such a good way of using one of the season's best ingredients with a recipe that transports me right back to when I was young and we would eat them as a … Continue reading Baked apples with candied pecans and crumble topping
I'm so excited to be back in Washington DC, especially because it's October - I've always wanted to be in the USA at this time of year to witness pumpkin fever first hand. The Sunday FRESHFARM market at Dupont Circle is just a couple of blocks from my hotel and so it made sense to pay them … Continue reading Apples and Pumpkins at Dupont Circle FRESHFARM Market DC
In case you hadn't noticed the weather getting colder, the days getting shorter, and just about everyone on Twitter talking about pumpkins, autumn leaves and all things hygge, October is here! I spent most of today wandering around Kew Gardens. The weather was bright, but crisp, and we came across this little patch of pumpkins … Continue reading Autumn vegetable udon
You can't beat this time of year for all the delicious fruits that are in season. Figs, blackberries and also plums. I bought these locally grown plums in Saddleback Farm Shop - aren't they beautiful?! I've experimented with a couple of flat-lays for this post that I had a bit of fun preparing by scattering … Continue reading Honey and bay plum fool
Figs again! This recipe for fig and maple ricotta toasts is a great idea for a weekend brunch, or you can make smaller toasts to serve as sweetish canapés at a party or barbecue. It couldn't be simpler to make! Adding maple syrup to the ricotta transforms this into a subtly sweet dish and pairs … Continue reading Fig and maple ricotta toasts
A Year in Dinners 