Looking for a new project this January? Why not try your hand at some designer DIY courtesy of Phaidon’s Do It Yourself book. The perfect project for green fingered hobbyists, Michael Anastassiades’s ‘Floating Forest’ lets you create three different kinds of indoor garden to brighten up your desk or display. Follow the simple instructions below and pair alongside one of the […]
We are obsessed (repeat obsessed) with foliage at the moment. Big mossy branches, winter berries, catkins, ferns, trailing meadow horsetail – they make homes uber cosy and dramatic, without feeling at all try-hard if that make sense. They’re a little more wild, edgy, free. We packed our AW15 collection with faux foliage, which was a bit of a big […]
Everyone, even the least experienced cook has a repertoire of dishes they turn to for everyday meals as well as special occasions. Over the years most people’s repertoire changes and shifts and there are very few dishes which stand the test of time and remain in use. Lamb braised with Garlic and Brandy has been […]
I absolutely love barbecues and as a family we are happy to barbecue any time of the year. If we are having steak, my husband will happily stand outside on a freezing November evening as there is nothing to beat a slightly charred black and blue ribeye. Now Summer is here it’s less of an […]
This is a wonderful, very herby recipe and is great if you enjoy growing your own herbs. The freshness of the herbs is wonderful with the richness of the salmon. It’s adapted from The US cookery writer Ina Garten’s excellent book How Easy is That. Ina Garten’s recipes don’t really need any adjusting they’re always […]
Spring has indeed sprung. It’s as if someone overnight painted the trees pink, the ground yellow and increased the dial on the outdoor saturation knob. It’s a real treat for the eyes, the way these recipes are a treat for the tum. The days are well and truly getting longer and, if I’m not mistaken, […]
This pancake day instead of the traditional Galettes or Crêpes I’m going to be making Dosas. Dosas are little pancakes made from rice and gram (chickpea) flour that are Southern Indian in origin. They are traditionally stuffed with spiced potato or sambar (a sort of dal) so the whole dish is vegan and gluten free. […]
Pascale Smets shows us how to make the ultimate romantic Valentine’s meal. This simple recipe looks special, meaning little time spent in the kitchen.
