pivot bar and bistro, london

Tom and I were invited to this lovely restaurant in the heart of Covent Garden, London. The modern British menu is reinvented monthly and there’s a tasting menu, lunch, pre theatre and roast options. The staff were so attentive and friendly and the food was hearty and delicious. I highly recommend a visit.

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the black lamb christmas menu

Absolutely LOVED the Christmas menu at The Black Lamb @theblacklamb_resto in the heart of Wimbledon Village. Over three hours, Tom and I devoured most of this delicious menu cooked with British produce and washed down with English wines. Exceptional value at £49.95 per person for the set menu.

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Bateaux london, a dinner cruise on the River Thames

THAMES AT NIGHT…Tom and I were invited by @bateauxlondon to go on an evening dinner cruise down the River Thames. I’ve lived in London all my life and had not done this before. It was spectacular, I cannot recommend this wonderful dinner cruise enough, especially as a gift to a loved one.

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afternoon tea at biscuiteers, London

We were invited to Eccleston Yards Biscuiteers (Instagram @biscuiteersltd) to sample their afternoon tea in the heart of London’s Belgravia.
Tucked behind the famous luxury biscuit shop, there’s the afternoon tea area as well as an area where you can book a session to decorate biscuits. Do check out this little gem. 

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Moussaka: three ways

Here’s a one-minute video showing you how I put this together. Sorry, I’m no food videographer and I did this in a rush between seeing clients, but hopefully you get the gist. It isn’t a complicated recipe, but it is time consuming as there are three stages to it: roasting the aubergines, making the tomato sauce and thirdly, making the béchamel sauce.

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EL TA’KOY HAWAIIAN-INSPIRED STREET FOOD

This is us celebrating our 21st wedding anniversary in the heart of Covent Garden, London. We were kindly invited to try the lunch menu at @el_takoy_london and it didn’t disappoint. There’s seating inside or in the bustling lively square and as it was a glorious sunny day, we chose to sit outside.

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The black lamb

The black lamb If you happen to live near Wimbledon Village, I highly recommend you pop in and taste the delicious grub that’s on offer at The Black Lamb @theblacklamb_resto It is owned by the renowned Gladwin Brothers of the same fame as The Rabbit In Chelsea & The Shed in Notting hill. Thank you […]

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pivot by mark greenway

Pivot By Mark Greenaway @pivotbymarkgreenaway   I was very kindly invited to this lovely restaurant in the heart of Covent Garden, London. The modern British menu is reinvented monthly and there’s a tasting menu, lunch, pre theatre and roast options. CLICK TO WATCH VIDEO I took one of my best friends along Clare @clare.cameron.372 to […]

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sticks’ n’ sushi

STICKS’ N’ SUSHI   Tom and I had a wonderful early supper at @sticksnsushi King’s Road last Monday to celebrate my birthday and I can’t wait to go back with the teenagers and friends.   CLICK TO WATCH VIDEO   If you LOVE sushi and Yakitora, I can highly recommend Sticks n Sushi. The menu […]

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the beaumont – colony grill

the beaumont – colony grill   A day poodling around London starting with breakfast at The Colony @thecolonygrillroom at The Beaumont Hotel in Mayfair @thebeaumontldn We loved the decor – old fashion British glamour. I had delicious pancakes with a fresh fruit salad and Tom had a hearty full English. The staff were so friendly […]

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