Sweltering heat and delicious food

Jersey oyster, shallots & ginger vinaigrette

The summer has been absolutely amazing, hot and sunny and what a luxury to wake up every day and feel that it is beach weather! I haven’t had much time to go to the beach but I go every opportunity I get.   The dogs prefer early morning walks on the beach when the tide … Continue reading

Jun Tanaka’s beetroot tarte tatin

Layered beetroot

Do you have specific dishes that you remember long after you tasted them? It wasn’t long ago since I was at The Ninth but the beetroot tarte tatin left a big impression and to be honest, a bit of a craving for more. I had an idea of how it was cooked but I didn’t … Continue reading

Blues, cocktails and amazing food in London

It is now almost on the day two years since we moved out of London and down to the coast. It has been a brilliant move, the air is clean, the sea is ever changing and it is the most friendly place I have ever lived. When we first moved I spent as little time … Continue reading