What do I mean by benchmark dishes? There are certain ingredients and dishes that, when I see them on a menu, I just cannot resist. And yet, like almost anything...
As the festive season gets underway, foodies every where rejoice. Dinners out abound, and the company even pays for some of them! Plus there’s the prospect of gastronomic gifts… Here’s...
On Saturday afternoon, after the obligatory home owner’s trip to Gamma, I decided to go for a foodie stroll, the calories purchased far outweighing those burnt by the exercise. I’m...
My second experience of Amsterdam Restaurant Week occurred on the Saturday, when I took a stroll down the Haarlemmerstraat in all its Food Festival glory. The local shops, cafes and...
Speaking of Italy, my boss has just been on holiday to the Piedmont mountains and has brought back some fresh figs and grapes from the garden of her host. The...
Those of you who read this blog often (which is probably about one of you, if I’m lucky) may recall that I have a particular interest in the use of...
Last night I watched an episode of Jamie’s school dinners, or whatever it’s called on Dutch TV. It must be the second or third time I’ve seen the series now...
So… the hen weekend came and went and was a success in more than just the culinary sense. My diplomat friend managed to haul me out of the anti-marriage hole...
This is actually a Jamie Oliver recipe, but I’m sure he won’t mind my sharing. I discovered this dish when my friend Dan invited too many people over for dinner...
