The MasterChef Cookbook – review
It’s a TV series which has captured the imagination of amateur cooks and would-be professionals. MasterChef has offered a showcase and sometimes a circus-ring to...
Furoshiki Shoes: feet ahead – product review
This is a product just made for me! Connections with Japan are writ large throughout this story but it has a happy ending. The shoes...
China by Martin Yan – review
If you are a US-based reader then you will have heard of Martin Yan. He is the effervescent presenter of Yan Can Cook which boasts...
The Edible Mushroom Book by Anna Del Conte – review
The Edible Mushroom Book: No, dear reader, this isn’t a book you can eat but it will point you in the direction of lots of...
Salmagundi by Sally Butcher – review
Salmagundi: Salads from the Middle East and Beyond has a rather exotic title, although the word ‘Salmagundi’ is a 17th-century English word for a salad...
100 Essential Curries by Madhur Jaffrey – review
Whilst it’s some time since the Grande Dame of Indian cooking has graced our screens, it’s true that she remains our classic Indian TV food...
Scrubba Wash Bag – product review
Make next year’s travel easier and greener with the Scrubba wash bag. Change travel for the better – give your intrepid companion, camping buddy or...
Superstone Shortbread Mould – product review
The Superstone Shortbread Mould is made of natural stoneware fired at over 2000 degrees Fahrenheit. Each piece is hand-finished and inspected. This mould is perfect...
Magimix for breakfast – product review
I was flattered to be asked to work with Magimix to promote a couple of their kitchen products. They do, after all, make some of...
Christmas Spritz Butter Cookies – recipe
These cookies are good any time of year. They are tender and buttery – and the spritz press is available from many manufacturers, with a...
Almond Galettes
From Sainsbury’s These are crisp almond biscuits. Serves: makes 24 Preparation time: 30 Minutes Cooking time: 20 Minutes Cooling Time: 20 Ingredients 125g butter...
The OXO Good Grips® Julienne Peeler – product review
Harrod Horticultural is a division of Harrod UK Limited, founded in 1954 by the present Chairman Ron Harrod. Their reputation for product design and development...
Herbs Spices & Flavourings by Tom Stobart – review
Herbs Spices & Flavourings is another winner from Grub Street – the publisher celebrated for its books for the serious food lover and those who...
Federweisser und Zwiebelkuchen
by Chrissie Walker Sounds like a bit of a mouthful – Federweisser und Zwiebelkuchen – and indeed it is: a delicious mouthful …and glassful....
Cabin Max Stockholm – World’s Lightest Trolley Bag – product review
These days we find ourselves with additional charges when we travel. There are charges for paying by card, for food, for drink and there were...
Iced Lemon Curd Layer Cake
From BBC Food Try Delia’s delicious lemon cake recipe filled with homemade lemon curd. Equipment and preparation: You will need to grease two...
Marbled Pistachio Cake
From Sainsbury’s A nutty cake with an almondy flavour, delicious with a cup of tea! Serves: 12 Preparation time: 45 Minutes Cooking time: 35...
Cornishware – a traditional cook’s gift – product review
T.G. Green & Co was founded by Thomas Goodwin Green of Boston, Lincolnshire, in around 1864. His money came from business in Australia but Mr...
Spider-web Cupcakes
From Sainsbury’s Deliciously spooky spider-web cupcakes for Halloween made with dark and white chocolate. Serves: 15 Preparation time: 10 Minutes Cooking time: 20 Minutes ...
Orchid Gâteau
From BBC Food Try this recipe for an enriched yeasted cake, coloured a fabulous pink and adorned with fresh strawberries Ingredients For the...