Capri Revisited
Eva and I revisited Ristorante Capri last Thursday, and were sad to see that the menu has been changed.
Gone are the lasagne and pollo diavola, my personal favourites!
I have to say, speaking from an entirely prejudiced perspective, my saltimbocca was no way near as enjoyable as pollo diavola.
Plus ca change!
Wednesday, February 20, 2008
Monday, February 18, 2008
Boiled Pig's Leg
Boiled Pig's Leg
My compliments to Tennstopet in Stockholm which served myself and Eva with two excellent boiled pig's legs - Fläsklägg med Rotmos - (accompanied by mashed potatoes and mashed swede) yesterday for lunch, in their rather cosy and charming bar.
We are very happy to recommend both the main restaurant and bar for good food, good service and an excellent ambience.
My compliments to Tennstopet in Stockholm which served myself and Eva with two excellent boiled pig's legs - Fläsklägg med Rotmos - (accompanied by mashed potatoes and mashed swede) yesterday for lunch, in their rather cosy and charming bar.
We are very happy to recommend both the main restaurant and bar for good food, good service and an excellent ambience.
Monday, February 11, 2008
More Money Than Sense
More Money Than Sense
It is a sad fact of life that there are people on this planet with more money than sense, who are prepared to pay absurd prices for wine and food.
Staff at Zafferano in Knightsbridge were needless to say salivating in anticipation, when one of their customers ordered a bottle of Petrus 1961 (modestly priced at £18K a bottle).
Needless to say, things didn't quite go according to plan when the wine was uncorked. The customer sent it back, stating that it was a fake.
Enzo Cassini, the general manager, tested it and announced it undrinkable and mouldy.
However, Zafferano had the last laugh, the customer then ordered a bottle of Mouton Rothschild 1945 for £20K.
There is no way that wine is worth such a high price, no matter where it comes from.
There must be better things to do with your money?
It is a sad fact of life that there are people on this planet with more money than sense, who are prepared to pay absurd prices for wine and food.
Staff at Zafferano in Knightsbridge were needless to say salivating in anticipation, when one of their customers ordered a bottle of Petrus 1961 (modestly priced at £18K a bottle).
Needless to say, things didn't quite go according to plan when the wine was uncorked. The customer sent it back, stating that it was a fake.
Enzo Cassini, the general manager, tested it and announced it undrinkable and mouldy.
However, Zafferano had the last laugh, the customer then ordered a bottle of Mouton Rothschild 1945 for £20K.
There is no way that wine is worth such a high price, no matter where it comes from.
There must be better things to do with your money?
Wednesday, February 06, 2008
New Covent Garden Open Day
New Covent Garden Open Day
Farmers and growers from across the UK are today attending an open day, Meet-the-Supplier and Share-to-Supply conference, at New Covent Garden.
It is aimed at closing the gap between producers, farmers and growers and the wholesale market.
Local producers, wholesalers and distributors will let local chefs and buyers taste their wares. Producers will enjoy a tour around the market to see how everything works, and then present their local seasonal ingredients at "Meet-the-Supplier".
Farmers and growers from across the UK are today attending an open day, Meet-the-Supplier and Share-to-Supply conference, at New Covent Garden.
It is aimed at closing the gap between producers, farmers and growers and the wholesale market.
Local producers, wholesalers and distributors will let local chefs and buyers taste their wares. Producers will enjoy a tour around the market to see how everything works, and then present their local seasonal ingredients at "Meet-the-Supplier".
Monday, February 04, 2008
Dangerous Dumplings
Dangerous Dumplings
The recent bout of food poisoning caused by contaminated Chinese made frozen dumplings, imported into Japan, has damaged Sino Japanese relations.
A pesticide called methamidophos was found in the dumplings made by Tian Yang Food.
The Japanese government are to send a team of officials and experts to China to investigate the case.
Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary, Nobutaka Machimura, said that the four-member team will be dispatched to conduct on-the-spot inspection of the factory and exchange views with officials of the Chinese government.
It is not yet clear whether the food products were contaminated during the production and transportation process in China. However, small holes have been found in some of the packages.
Several hundred people throughout Japan have reported discomfort due, allegedly to having Chinese food in the last few days. However, the number of people confirmed by the Japanese government as suffering from eating the poisoned dumpling remains at 10.
The recent bout of food poisoning caused by contaminated Chinese made frozen dumplings, imported into Japan, has damaged Sino Japanese relations.
A pesticide called methamidophos was found in the dumplings made by Tian Yang Food.
The Japanese government are to send a team of officials and experts to China to investigate the case.
Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary, Nobutaka Machimura, said that the four-member team will be dispatched to conduct on-the-spot inspection of the factory and exchange views with officials of the Chinese government.
It is not yet clear whether the food products were contaminated during the production and transportation process in China. However, small holes have been found in some of the packages.
Several hundred people throughout Japan have reported discomfort due, allegedly to having Chinese food in the last few days. However, the number of people confirmed by the Japanese government as suffering from eating the poisoned dumpling remains at 10.
Wednesday, January 30, 2008
Restaurant Baerlin
Restaurant Baerlin
Those of you passing through Seoul, with a penchant for hearty German food, should pop into Restaurant Baerlin (baerlin is German for "little bear").
It has been given an enthusiastic thumbs up by a good friend and colleague.
Those of you passing through Seoul, with a penchant for hearty German food, should pop into Restaurant Baerlin (baerlin is German for "little bear").
It has been given an enthusiastic thumbs up by a good friend and colleague.
Thursday, January 24, 2008
Cookery Lessons
Cookery Lessons
I am very pleased to see that cooking lessons are going to be made compulsory in schools.
However, I would note that when I was a child I was taught to cook by my parents not by my school.
I would also like to ask how all schools will manage to teach cooking, given that many of them don't have kitchens?
I am very pleased to see that cooking lessons are going to be made compulsory in schools.
However, I would note that when I was a child I was taught to cook by my parents not by my school.
I would also like to ask how all schools will manage to teach cooking, given that many of them don't have kitchens?
Wednesday, January 23, 2008
Traffic Lights
Traffic Lights
The government is going to push food firms into adopting a single system of nutritional labelling. Currently there are three different systems being used for products in the UK.
Around 20,000 food and drink items carry one system that shows guideline daily amounts of key nutrients, but which doesn't show the traffic light colour-coding system recommended by the Food Standards Agency (FSA).
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) wants red, amber and green colours on all products to indicate the levels of fat, salt and sugar contained in processed foods.
Eight retailers, 16 manufacturers and four service providers are using this system.
The third system uses a mixture of guideline daily amounts and traffic light colours.
Health Secretary, Alan Johnson, will announce the need for a "single, simple and effective approach to food labelling used by the whole food industry".
The government is going to push food firms into adopting a single system of nutritional labelling. Currently there are three different systems being used for products in the UK.
Around 20,000 food and drink items carry one system that shows guideline daily amounts of key nutrients, but which doesn't show the traffic light colour-coding system recommended by the Food Standards Agency (FSA).
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) wants red, amber and green colours on all products to indicate the levels of fat, salt and sugar contained in processed foods.
Eight retailers, 16 manufacturers and four service providers are using this system.
The third system uses a mixture of guideline daily amounts and traffic light colours.
Health Secretary, Alan Johnson, will announce the need for a "single, simple and effective approach to food labelling used by the whole food industry".
Thursday, January 17, 2008
Egg On Jamie's Face
Egg On Jamie's Face
Celebrity chef, anti battery farm campaigner and spokesman for Sainsburys' Jamie Oliver got egg on his face the other day when it was revealed that his showcase restaurant in Cornwall (15) was serving battery farm eggs.
Jamie said that "heads would roll".
Celebrity chef, anti battery farm campaigner and spokesman for Sainsburys' Jamie Oliver got egg on his face the other day when it was revealed that his showcase restaurant in Cornwall (15) was serving battery farm eggs.
Jamie said that "heads would roll".
Tuesday, January 15, 2008
The Hofbrauhaus
The Hofbrauhaus
Those of you with a yearning for German food, and an oompah band, who happen to find themselves in Seoul; should pop into The Hofbrauhaus.
I am advised by a good friend and colleague that it is an excellent establishment.
However, quite what their motto
"Hofbrauhaus Seoul is best of sweet pension
We'll see what we can do."
means is anyone's guess!
Those of you with a yearning for German food, and an oompah band, who happen to find themselves in Seoul; should pop into The Hofbrauhaus.
I am advised by a good friend and colleague that it is an excellent establishment.
However, quite what their motto
"Hofbrauhaus Seoul is best of sweet pension
We'll see what we can do."
means is anyone's guess!
Thursday, January 10, 2008
The Verona
The Verona
Those of you passing through Seoul should check out The Verona Italian Restaurant in the Imperial Palace Hotel.
"Verona is a place for authentic Italian food, where you will find the best quality steaks, seafood, pasta, pizza and desserts. The unique furniture of the restaurant creates the ambiance of an Italian country home."
I am reliably informed by a good friend and colleague that it is excellent.
Those of you passing through Seoul should check out The Verona Italian Restaurant in the Imperial Palace Hotel.
"Verona is a place for authentic Italian food, where you will find the best quality steaks, seafood, pasta, pizza and desserts. The unique furniture of the restaurant creates the ambiance of an Italian country home."
I am reliably informed by a good friend and colleague that it is excellent.
Wednesday, January 02, 2008
Contradictions
Contradictions
Expense doesn't necessarily mean quality when it comes to dining.
In early November New York City's Serendipity 3 restaurant was noted by the Guinness Book of World Records for having the planet's most expensive dessert (a $25K chocolate sundae, featuring, among other delicacies, edible gold flakes).
By mid November all had changed, the city's Department of Health had ordered Serendipity 3 closed after inspectors found a live mouse in the kitchen, along with mouse droppings, fruit flies, house flies and more than 100 cockroaches.
Don't fall for the hype of an overpriced restaurant.
Expense doesn't necessarily mean quality when it comes to dining.
In early November New York City's Serendipity 3 restaurant was noted by the Guinness Book of World Records for having the planet's most expensive dessert (a $25K chocolate sundae, featuring, among other delicacies, edible gold flakes).
By mid November all had changed, the city's Department of Health had ordered Serendipity 3 closed after inspectors found a live mouse in the kitchen, along with mouse droppings, fruit flies, house flies and more than 100 cockroaches.
Don't fall for the hype of an overpriced restaurant.
Thursday, December 20, 2007
Christmas Tips
Christmas Tips
Now that the season of overindulgence, and colds, is with us again here are a few tips to stay healthy:
1 Eat plenty of raw garlic, to stave off colds and other bugs
2 Eat plenty of fresh ginger, to ease bloating and to promote a healthy digestive system
3 Drink plenty of water to flush your kidneys
4 Drink hot toddies when you are feeling cold:
-whisky
-lemon juice
-cinnamon stick
-cloves
-sugar
-hot water
5 Make sure that your turkey is properly cooked; 25 minutes per pound at 180 (allow for the weight of the stuffing), and make sure that the juices run clear when the thickest part of the flesh around the legs is pierced.
Have a happy and enjoyable Christmas!
Now that the season of overindulgence, and colds, is with us again here are a few tips to stay healthy:
1 Eat plenty of raw garlic, to stave off colds and other bugs
2 Eat plenty of fresh ginger, to ease bloating and to promote a healthy digestive system
3 Drink plenty of water to flush your kidneys
4 Drink hot toddies when you are feeling cold:
-whisky
-lemon juice
-cinnamon stick
-cloves
-sugar
-hot water
5 Make sure that your turkey is properly cooked; 25 minutes per pound at 180 (allow for the weight of the stuffing), and make sure that the juices run clear when the thickest part of the flesh around the legs is pierced.
Have a happy and enjoyable Christmas!
Monday, December 10, 2007
Croydon's Dirtiest "Restaurants"
Croydon's Dirtiest "Restaurants"
The Croydon Advertiser names and shames Croyodn's dirtiest restaurants. However, it fails to let the readership in on the secret of Croydon's cleanest.
It also rather misleadingly uses the word "restaurant" in the article's title, given that many in the list are takeaways this description is misleading.
The Croydon Advertiser names and shames Croyodn's dirtiest restaurants. However, it fails to let the readership in on the secret of Croydon's cleanest.
It also rather misleadingly uses the word "restaurant" in the article's title, given that many in the list are takeaways this description is misleading.
Monday, December 03, 2007
The Truffle of The Century
The Truffle of The Century
Congratulations to Stanley Ho for securing ownership of the the largest truffle found in half a century.
The massive truffle, weighing in at 3.3lb, was unearthed in Italy last month and sold for $330K at an auction held simultaneously in Macau, London and Florence.
The winning bid on Saturday night came from Macau casino mogul Stanley Ho, who bid by phone.
Congratulations to Stanley Ho for securing ownership of the the largest truffle found in half a century.
The massive truffle, weighing in at 3.3lb, was unearthed in Italy last month and sold for $330K at an auction held simultaneously in Macau, London and Florence.
The winning bid on Saturday night came from Macau casino mogul Stanley Ho, who bid by phone.
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