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Monthly Archives: January 2011
WSET Diploma, Week Two – Diploma level wine tasting
So week two of wine school and we finally got into the part I love the most – the blind tasting. Although this was blind tasting but not quite as I knew it. Diploma level tasting is more than just … Continue reading
The inaugural Catalan Cooking supper club – Casa de Pages style
Yesterday I had the pleasure of attending the inaugural Catalan Cooking supper club. The supper club was run by Catalan Cooking’s Rachel McCormack and Franz Schinagl, ex-Head Chef of Asia de Cuba. I first heard of Rachel about 8 months … Continue reading
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Tagged Catalan Cooking, Rachel McCormack, Spanish Supper Club London, Supper club
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Dishoom – London’s first Bombay cafe – review
I have Ms Marmite Lover to thank for introducing me to Dishoom, London’s first Bombay cafe – near Leicester Square, Central London. Dishoom, with its all-day Bombay inspired menu, is said to draw upon the heritage and tradition of Bombay … Continue reading
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Tagged Bhang Lassi, Chai, Dishoom, Indian Restaurant London, Leicester Square, London's first Bombay cafe, Massala Prawns, Thums Up
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WSET Diploma, Week One – the start of a very long and wonderful journey
Woah the WSET Diploma in Wine and Spirits is going to be full on – I’ve just finished my first class and realise I have so much to learn. Right now I am a little giddy ball of emotion, who is… …one … Continue reading
Croquetas de Jamón recipe
I spent my New Year’s Eve cooking up a Spanish extravaganza for some good friends, the Croquetas de Jamón was definitely the dish of the night so I thought I’d share the recipe with you. The recipe was adapted from a … Continue reading
