One to watch: Prince of Wales, Putney
Some time ago the blog started a new way to review restaurants called ‘Cheaper Eats’. The main objective was to demonstrate that it was possible to eat in Michelin star rated restaurants for around about £30 ish. But this then left a void, it only left us to review restaurants that had be recognised. So … Read more
Recipe ~ Pickled Red Cabbage
Traditionally winter was the time of year for making the best of the produce around & available at the time. Traditionally in the Uk it is eaten with Lancashire Hotpot, & starred chefs such a Nigel Haworth of Northcote Manor & Paul Heathcote of the Heathcote restaurant empire both feature it on their outside catering … Read more
Recipe ~ Twice baked Emmental Soufflé
Yet another recipe in which it is best prepared in advance. The twice baked soufflé is fast becoming a gastro pub classic and with the evenings drawing in, what better way than to start a hearty meal with a hot, gooey cheese starter. This recipe will make 20, but they freeze very nicely. So here … Read more
Recipe ~ Chilled Chocolate Fondant
This recipe is a modern day classic in our eyes, it is so simple yet the end results are great. The recipe itself is based on Richard Neat’s recipe which appeared in the Caterer many moons ago and has been tweeked mainly because of the inability to get a regular good supply of fromage blanc, … Read more
Words of Advice ~ Dominic Chapman
So this week we’ve had a glut of responses to our calls for chefs to participate in our series of ’5questions’. One such respondent was Heston Blumenthal’s former Head Chef, Dominic Chapman. Now ploughing his trade just down the road from The Fat Duck empire at The Royal Oak, Paley Street near Maidenhead. Having a … Read more
Our view of the National Restaurant Awards
So as we near the end of the award season, last night was yet another excuse to get dressed up. The National Restaurant awards in London coincided with the Restaurant show. So having had the list for a little while now, it begs some of the same questions as when all these sort of award … Read more
Cheaper Eats ~ The Walnut Tree, Wales
As many of you will know who follow our little blog, we did a ’5 Questions ~ The Legends’ post with a Mr Shaun Hill on the 26th July. Mr Hill broke the mould for ‘The Legends’ series as he is still cooking on a daily basis at The Walnut Tree . After going through … Read more
