I love a new cookbook: that moment when you flick rapidly through the pages, firing post-it notes into it for future meals. This year has seen new releases from Jamie Oliver, Tom Kerridge, more from Ottolenghi and peeks behind the inner workings of Dabbous and Heston’s brain. Hey, even yours truly got involved! There was lots of choice out there. […]
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I’ve reviewed a couple of the items in the Sage by Heston range: the deep fat fryer and Kitchen Wizz Pro (twice). There are features common to all of them: they are presented in a brushed chrome finish with matt black details, packed with features & modes and very solidly made. They do also share a high price tag to […]
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I find it really hard to dislike Pizza Express. It has commoditized one of my favourite foods, whilst retaining a sense of Italian authenticity and breeziness that gives it charm. I went along to the glamour of Basildon’s Festival Leisure Park (lovingly called Bas Vegas by us locals) to try out some of the new items on their menu. Pizza Express do a good […]
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Let’s read that title again. “Chocolate mousse peanut butter pie“. You already know if you want this recipe in your life or not. This cake is pure indulgence and definitely one for the dessert lovers. Soft, light cream, dense chocolate mousse, crunchy peanuts, smooth peanut butter cream and a crisp Oreo base. There’s so much to enjoy! If you’re celebrating […]
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