Its almost Halloween and this year is going to be scarier than most as I’m off to stay at St Briavels castle with some friends. …
Addicted to Cookbooks
My name is Alex and I am addicted to cookbooks. But let’s justify this for a second (as any addict will) – they provide insight, …
Japanese teppanyaki dining experience
Whilst we were away on holiday we went to a Japanese Teppanyaki restaurant. It was actually one of the a la carte options at the …
Chicken miso soup with Yutaka
It’s amazing how quickly the nights are drawing in now and I heard on the radio that we’re at the end of the warm weather …
Sunday lunch at The Grey Lady, Newtown Linford
I recently blogged about the Grey Lady Kitchen & Deli which opened earlier this year and at the same time, waxed lyrical about how as …
Lunch at London St Brasserie, Reading
Very occasionally, I leave the Midlands.. I know.. shock horror!! And frequent readers will know that there are a couple of restaurant reviews on my …
Flava-It marinades
I don’t do product reviews that often but this one piqued my interest because the flavour range so when I was asked if I wanted …
Pork Tenderloin with Asian Style Slaw
I just love this dish – its so colourful and packs a punch on the flavour front yet is still very healthy with the slaw …
BBQ O’Clock with Bart Spice Rubs
After going to Grillstock in June (see my review here) I was inspired to crack out the BBQ and do something meaty this weekend. When …
Review: Efes Mangal, Braunstone Gate Leicester.
As some of you probably know, I’m the marketing manager for a group of independent pubs in the East Midlands. One of the things we …