Being an X chef, cookery tutor and food writer – I love to discover new foods. Sometimes I can be thrilled with a giant crumpet, while other times it all goes horribly wrong, like when I made chocolate & cherry scones but over looked adding enough sugar to combat the bitterness of the cocoa. But …
Lodge Farm Kitchen in Norwich served up a special seafood cookery class where they learned how to make a series of simple seafood suppers as part of a Back to School campaign by Fish is the Dish. From Mackerel to Mussels, families in Norwich were shown the fun and creative ways to enjoy cooking with …
Hot of the Press – NORWICH FAMILIES LEARN THE SECRETS TO SIMPLE SEAFOOD SUPPERS Read More »
Being a blogger with a website really brings in some crackers – last month I was invited to Revolution De Cuba for a Brunch, last week I was invited to Wagamama for a taster press night and last night I took on a Seafood Masterclass right here at Lodge Farm Kitchen – Cookery School. About …
I just love cocktails, tropical, creamy, coconut flavoured, long and icy or any will do after all variety is the spice of life. Here is a list of over 20 cocktail ‘shakers’ in Norwich. So, if you’re after an old fashioned – Sex on the Beach, a Black Russian or simply an Orgasm – there’s …
What a name, only the other day I was watching food network and there was a Danny Jean, it leant itself to a deep south Texan accent – there I was trying all American names with an American drawl accent, Billy Jean, Bobby Jay, Jimmy Buck, – you’re doing it now aren’t you? Then I …
My guide to London’s freshest fast-growing chain restaurants, take aways & fast food joints. I’m not talking fast food from a crappy freezer bag, I’m talking fresh, seasonal, local food produced with love and style, by chefs, created by food enthusiasts – – so good their brands are spreading. Hopefully one day we’ll be able …
London Chain Gang – My guide to London’s most popular chain restaurants Read More »
My daughter came home from college with the knowledge of what the Queen eats – fascinating I thought, let me get it in a blog. I worked with a few chefs originally from the palace, I heard they worked hard, didn’t get paid top wages but were honoured to be part of the household staff. …
Norwich Science week was on this week and today we attended a lecture by Professor Charles Spence a world famous experimental psychologist. A fellow that has worked with Heston on multisensory food and drink experiences, along with some of the tops chefs from around the globe. Because I’m dyslexic like handfuls of chefs everywhere, or …
The A – Z of Cocktails Mixers, Liqueurs and Spirits Why have Meat and 2 veg when you can have shepherd’s Pie! A blend of fine spirits and liqueurs, shaken or stirred with a soft drink or not and a few flourishes makes for a delicious, delectable taste sensation ‘That is the Perfect *Cocktail’ 1 …
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I’ve heard this saying a few times and pondered its meaning. Bernard Shaw, wrote it in his play “Man & Superman” I can see how it applies to a few, but not to the masses of dedicated teachers out were drawn in to the world of education with a passion to teach. I’d say I …