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...
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...
Healthy ceramic non-stick Wok from The Original Green Pan – product review
This is the pan that will likely get most use. It has the high sides of a wok but a flat base suitable for all...
Japanese Curry – traditionally cubed – recipe
We might think that Japanese curry is a new invention. Perhaps Japanese tourists discovered the recipe for curry on recent trips to the Subcontinent. But,...
Chef’s Mandoline Slicer by OXO – product review
We all have those little plastic graters with a single slicing blade. The blade was never very sharp even when it was new and now...
Black Cow Milk Punch
Black Cow Vodka makes some delicious cocktails and here is one that is perfect at any time of year. Black Cow Milk Punch Makes 6...
Onikoroshi Honjozo Sake – drinks review
Founded around 1720 in Takayama Hida in Japan, Oita Shuzo brewery has been producing sake ever since. This is a beautiful region with several noteworthy...
International Chilli Collection from Spice Kitchen
Aromatic, warm or hot. The International Chilli Collection tin from Spice Kitchen is a winner. All their gift-quality collections are beautifully presented and superbly practical....
Japan centre Ingredients
Japanese food has become popular in the UK over these last few years. We can find sushi on every high street and ramen shops are...
KitchenCraft Lime Squeezer
The perfect bar juicer. Cocktails are more popular than ever. We have bottles of spirits and mixers. We watch celebrated mixologists prepare both classic and...
Showa Mochicco Fluffy Pancake Mix
Fluffy Japanese pancakes with a hint of aromatic maple syrup! Showa Mochicco’s pancake mix uses 100% Hokkaido wheat flour and has a moist, fluffy and...
Okonomiyaki at home?
Japan Centre has the answer. I love Japanese food and many people say they do too. There is very much more to this cuisine than...
Spice Kitchen Gin Botanicals
Add a world of flavour to your gin cocktails Spice Kitchen is one of my favourite family-owned companies. I like their style, and the quality...
Japanese Pancake…or Hot Cakes
Japan Centre – A 1-stop shop I love Japan and when I can’t be there, I cook Japanese food at home. It’s not difficult to...
Lily O’Brien’s Chocolates for Mum
Treat that special lady for Mother’s Day Well, that came around quickly! Just finished getting the pine needles out of the carpet from the Christmas...
Spice Kitchen – A Tasteful Gift
Spice tins and much more Spice Kitchen offers so much for the spice lover. Those enthusiasts can not only enjoy Indian spice collections but others...
Good4U – And Tasty Too!
Salad toppers for flavour and texture We have all heard it – we must eat more vegetables. We understand the message but for many it’s...
Thrive Boxes Naturally
Recipe boxes of quality foods Thrive Recipe Boxes were new to me. Yes, there are plenty of food box delivery services around these days. It’s...
Glen Moray – classic single malt
120 years of Glen Moray whisky Glen Moray in the heart of Speyside has been around for 120 years. It all began in 1897, when...
Merchant Gourmet Limited Edition Spiced Grains & Chestnuts
Perfect Pouches for Christmas Merchant Gourmet have long had their fingers on the pulse of non-meat trends. This year 20% of British home chefs are...