Category Archives: food

restaurant review: pizza express, basildon

pizza express festival leisure basildon

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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chocolate mousse peanut butter pie

peanut butter pie

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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october round-up

Here’s new things in my kitchen in October… Candias Oil and Natur Boutique Tea I tried some of this Candiasoil Extra Virgin Olive Oil Oi1 Peza. It comes in an attractive olive-green cylinder which makes it a great gift. I’ve often heard olive oils described as grassy but never tried one with this pronounced a flavour. It pairs extremely well […]

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