Porto – Harry Potter was born here – travel review
Yes, it’s true, dear reader! The boy with the lightning scar was conceived and born in Porto. This city is also known as Oporto and...
Grapes & Wines by Oz Clarke – review
First published as Oz Clarke’s Encyclopaedia of Grapes, Oz Clarke’s new Grapes & Wines, with Margaret Rand, is revised and updated to present the wine...
Jamie Oliver’s Stilton & Cranberry Toasts
From Sainsbury’s “These are so quick and simple to make, and your guests will be blown away by how delicious they are!” Serves: 8...
Ginger Sparkle Prosecco
Our friends at Tastemade are spreading festive cheer in the form of their recipe for Ginger Sparkle Prosecco Ingredients 1 tbsp demerara sugar ¼ tsp...
Irish Beef Fiery Cheeseburgers
Irish Beef Fiery Cheeseburgers Serves 4 Ingredients 675g minced beef 1 mild red chilli, seeded and finely chopped 1 garlic clove, crushed 2 tbsp double...
Korea – Lonely Planet – review
I know for sure that not many of you, my dear readers, have visited Korea. It’s a land less explored by tourists than its near...
Bullards Coastal Margatini
Bullards Coastal Margatini is a striking cocktail with a refreshing tang of lime. Ingredients 50ml Coastal Gin 25ml Orange Liquer 25ml Fresh lime juice...
Plum Upside-down Cake – recipe
This recipe for Plum Upside-down Cake is really a version of the classic and rather retro pineapple upside-down cake. It’s a simple recipe of light...
Pina Colada
From Morrisons Ingredients White rum Morrisons pineapple juice Coconut cream Grenadine Pineapple slices Method Shake 50ml white rum, 75ml Morrisons pineapple juice and...
East India Company Savoury Marmalade Cheesecake – recipe
This is a recipe for a cheesecake but this is a Savoury Marmalade Cheesecake which makes a perfect lunch with salad or even as part...
100 Fish and Seafood Recipes by Rick Stein – review
Yes, I do like Rick Stein. OK, it’s easy to take him for granted when one sees his programmes so often on TV. I confess...