Sourdough Bread

After a few weeks absent from blogsphere I am back with Tom‘s recipe for a fabulous sourdough bread….I always wanted a sourdough starter and my dream came through when I was invited to diner at…

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Olympic Park Walk

The Walk: Blue Badge Guide Mark King was our guide on this walk, which started promptly at 1.45pm from Leyton station on a sunny Saturday in April.  Our first stop was outside the main entrance…

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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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