Hibiscus flower in syrup and tea

It’s quite hard to find fresh hibiscus flower in London so I was delighted to find some at Brixton Village last weekend. They are also known as sorrel and according to the market sellers, the…

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Donald Russell at Christmas

Donald Russell, the Scottish butchers, was set up about forty years ago when it only supplied the trading industry. As a butcher they don’t just supply beef, but any meat you can think of including…

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Brixton

People keep asking me for suggestions where to go and what to do in the ever changing  Brixton Village after last November #BrixtonVillageSafari –  a tour around Brixton Village and surrounding arcades with a group…

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Fresh Mint and White Chocolate Petit-Fours

Christmas traditions varies around the world. However, somethings are common worldwide: the tradition of lights, Christmas tree, decorations varies according to culture, poinsettia, candles and the most  important meal of the year, the Christmas day…

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Butchery Masterclass and Recipe for Steaks in Coffee Sauce

Last week I was delighted to attend another butchery masterclass by EBLEX at  L’Atelier des Chefs. The evening was a lesson in butchery and steak tasting by the expert Master Butchers Dick Van Leeuwan, Martin…

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