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I was on a BA flight to Dubrovnik and was served this continental breakfast of a choc chip Danish twist, yoghurt with oats and an actimel yoghurt drink. I know that its hard to get catering right when mass catering on a flight and everything is pre-packed so this was definitely preferable to a precooked, […]

I always love finding ways of using up leftovers that are just a bit different. I had some chicken curry in the freezer and was looking for a way to serve it. I decided to roast a red pepper in the oven and filled the halves with the heated curry. It actually was a winning […]

A beautiful sunny day and I fancied something light and fresh to eat in the garden. I made this lovely combination of smoked salmon, fresh lemon juice, black pepper, beetroot with a little natural yoghurt. I chopped the smoked salmon and beetroot and mixed them with the other ingredients. I served the mixture on oatbran […]

With the clocks changing last night, I woke this morning feeling totally deprived of that extra hour of sleep. After several reviving cups of tea, I decided that a cooked breakfast was the order of the day. I made some oatbran pancakes and served them with egg and bacon. I have to say- the day […]

pre cinema Nandos always works.  We were so hungry that we had tucked into it before I remembered to take a photo!  Nandos is an odd concept.  You pay like at a fast food joint but it is then waiter service.  For some reason I only ever go when I am going to the cinema […]

I met up with some friends in the Roebuck in Chiswick which was buzzing. We fancied something to eat so crossed the road to the Annapurna which is a fab Indian restauarant. I loved it the last time I was there and this time was no disappointment. We ordered a full range of dishes and […]

Its a long time since I have had a wrap and this definitely hit the spot.  It contained peri peri chicken, peppers, guacamole and sweet chilli sauce. All good healthy ingredients but the combination feels more substantial.  A few chips on the side made for a bit more of the gluttony factor.

I have been eating out every day and while that sounds like a treat, I really have been craving some fresh fruit as my body needs a boost of nutrition. I opted for a plum and banana and could literally feel my body absorb the vitamins!

For my starter in the foyer restaurant in Claridges, I chose white onion veloute with chorizo croutons .  This was beautifully presented with the croutons placed in a stunning recessed glass bowl and the waiter poured the soup over.  It really gave the dish a sense of occasion and I have to say it was […]

I love Claridges.  There is always such a sense of occasion and both the service and the quality of food are second to none.  I was in the Foyer restaurant  and they served this parmesan gnocchi as an amuse bouche!  I love this term.  It literally means mouth happiness and this is exactly was I got!  Sometimes, […]

My friends and I were enjoying a yummy cocktail and were served these paprika flavoured crisp and crispy coated peanuts.  To our shame, we devoured them but the staff kept them coming.  Great service but bad for the waistline!

I have never considered shopping in Pret as a competitive sport but I spotted 2 other people eying up the one remaining Italian Chicken salad on the shelf! I was the quickest off the mark and sucessfully grabbed it, paid for it and wolfed it down!!!  

This combination is one of my favourite breakfasts. Tasty and healthy too!  

I must say that the Alain Roux menu on the Eurostar really does make an effort. Its definitely a league apart from my usual airlines, British airways and flybmi Having had an overkill of duck duck and duck with duck last night in Paris, I was horrified that the starter was Duck. I managed to […]

Am in Paris for 1 night and 1 day only. I adore the place so it is such a shame that I have to do some work- especially as the sun is shining and I would love to have a mooch about the city As I did have to work, the day had to entail […]

The Suite Novotel in Paris may not be the amongst the fanciest of hotels but it does serve a very funky little breakfast service with all healthy options, all cutely presented. I opted for orange Juice, Muesli and raspberry yoghurt Now where’s the bacon???????