Serves 12-14. Takes approx. 2 ½ – 3 hours, prep and cooking. But totally worth it! Make loads so you can refrigerate and batch freeze. This is a tried and tested recipe I’ve been making for years and sharing with friends all over the world. It’s delicious, and my family and friends love it. I learnt to cook at the aged of 13; my Mummyji would say to me, “Unless you learn to cook, you’ll never find a husband!”
I first tasted this delicious pate in France at my friend May Simpkin’s yoga retreat last year. May is a talented nutritionist, and please take a look at her website and recipes: https://maysimpkin.com/easy-tasty-french-sardine-pate/
I was invited to @ginzastjames in the heart of London’s Mayfair for a complimentary dinner for two from the 3Gatsu menu (see below). Ginza is a modern Japanese restaurant and bar. The delicious seasonal menu took you through a food lover’s journey to Japan and a complimentary cheeky cocktail. Ginza has been awarded the 2AA Rosette award for culinary excellence.
If you happen to find yourself in Shoreditch, East London, I would highly recommend a visit to @apothecaryeast Apothecary East is a Tokyo-inspired tavern with Shoreditch energy, serving handcrafted cocktails, rare spirits, beers, wine and Japanese-style small plates.
I first had this delicious salad at book club made by fellow book clubber Rosie, and it was a recipe from Waitrose. I’ve adapted it to make it more flavoursome.
Cauliflower and chickpeas are roasted with fragrant garam masala to give this veg-packed salad a gently spiced warmth. I like to serve it with roast chicken, pizza or salmon.
A classic vegetarian recipe that is so easy to make and my recipe has gone around the world! Over the years, I’ve emailed it to friends who have enjoyed cooking it on repeat. It’s an Indian staple dish and every Indian kitchen has lentils and pulses. I cook it at least once a week. I love this vegetarian and vegan recipe; it’s so healthy – lots of protein, very little fat, and it tastes better the next day.
Located moments from Liverpool Street Station, Pan Pacific London’s @panpacificlondon signature restaurant Straits Kitchen has launched a Winter Sunday Roast set menu – a Singaporean take on the traditional Sunday roast. It was a culinary experience we won’t forget. Excellent service and the staff were terrific.
I love this dish; super healthy and delicious as a generous slab the next day as leftover lunch on the go or for supper. You can add any vegetables you’ve got in the fridge. I’ve made this with peas, courgettes, broccoli, peas, spinach and cauliflower.
Born in 1976, reborn after a beautiful refurb in 2021. Langan’s Brasserie is an iconic Mayfair institution with an unparalleled reputation for sophisticated cuisine and outstanding service. It’s open for early breakfasts, late night soirées and everything in between. I would highly recommend a visit if you’re new to the city or passing through town. My friend Rosie and I met over a delicious brunch for a ‘work’ meeting.
January 2023 sees the launch of Richmond’s only farm shop, ‘The Fat Badger Farm Shop’. It’s been launched by the dynamic brother duo Richard and Oliver Gladwin. The Local & Wild farm shop brings the countryside to Richmond, offering you a changing seasonal selection of premium British produce predominantly sourced sustainably from small UK growers and local producers.