Friday treat – lunch at The Ledbury
Posted by on Saturday, March 2, 2013
I’m not one to go to Michelin starred restaurants very often as they can be quite pricey and I prefer a laid back dining vibe. However I discovered that the Ledbury (2 Michelin stars) has a great lunch menu offer during the week (£35 – starter, main and dessert) and thought what better way to celebrate the half way mark on researching, writing and testing recipes for my next book than with a little lunch.
Christmas ideas – last minute gifts
Posted by on Wednesday, December 19, 2012
If you’re like me, and December is running away from you, last-minute Christmas shopping might be on the cards. Here are some last-minute gift ideas.
A chocolate mustache
Posted by on Sunday, December 9, 2012
Portrait by Pal Hansen
I wear a funny chocolate mustache and eat lots of bad (and good!) chocolate so you don’t have to in today’s Observer Food Monthly.
Vintage tiles
Posted by on Tuesday, November 20, 2012
I have an obsession with tiles, so take pictures of them whenever I spot them. Old vintage tiles are my favourite. The colours, motifs and slightly chipped edges. I do hope that when I eventually move (no plans for the moment – I’m still in the Little Paris Kitchen) I’ll be able to find beautiful tiles, like these for my new kitchen.
Three snapshots from my weekend.
Posted by on Monday, November 19, 2012
A weekend in London and a quick trip to the countryside to see my parents (no they don’t live in Downton Abbey a.k.a. Highclere castle – they live close enough to pop by for a visit).
Ice skating at Somerset house
Posted by on Thursday, November 15, 2012
This post is sponsored by Canon.
There’s nothing like some sweet spiced mulled wine and ice skating (well it was more me clinging to the side) to get you into the seasonal spirit. Especially when the setting is as beautiful as Somerset house.
Sunday fun
Posted by on Monday, October 15, 2012
Normally I like my day of rest but this Sunday I spent it cooking, eating and filming a new BBC show at Teddinton Studios with Michel Roux jr and Kate Goodman. Not bad for a days work no matter what day of the week …
Evening Standard Column – Power Lunching
Posted by on Friday, October 12, 2012
Evening Standard Column – Brunch in Bed
Posted by on Friday, September 7, 2012
This week’s Evening Standard column is out, offering inspiration for a Saturday morning brekkie in bed. Enjoy!
Evening Standard Column – Grandma Schönwetter’s Schnitzel
Posted by on Friday, July 20, 2012
In this week’s Evening Standard column, I turned to a family favourite of mine, a quick and tasty dinner my Austrian Grandma would rustle up on special occasions. Pick up a hard copy for your journey home, or check it out online here.
