Dim Sum masterclass at Ping Pong

I was invited to learn how to make Dim Sum at Ping Pong and to try their new menu showcasing unique flavors for the month of  May and June as part of their Seasonal Specials. …

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Curried scallops with coconut and coriander dahl and apple salad by Shaun Rankin

Curry is one of  the nation’s  favourite dishes thanks to the British Army, who brought ingredients back to Britain between 18th  and 19th centuries from the Indian sub continent.  Some recipes have been  reinterpreted and…

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Caipirinha sorbet with caramelised lime peel

Caipirinha is the Brazil’s national cocktail, made with cachaça, sugar cane alcohol, caster sugar, fresh limes and ice cubes or crashed. It can be also made with other fruits like kiwi,  berries, passion fruit etc…

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Review – Two Greedy Italians Eat Italy

Two Greedy Italians Eat Italy is another cracker from Antonio Carluccio and Gennaro Contaldo.  Having already review Two Greedy Italians in 2011 I was looking forward to the follow up book. In this publication both…

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Meeting Laurent Vernet, the master meat taster at Guinea Grill

Laurent Vernet is QMS, Quality Meat Scotland, Head of Marketing and a self-taught meat master taster. He can tell the age, sex, maturity and breed of various cuts of meats on taste and look. I…

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