Burleighs Gin is produced in the heart of England, in Leicestershire. Located in Bawdon Lodge Farm, this distillery produces some of the finest gin. It is also home to a great gin school where you can make your own bottle of gin. I was recently invited to an evening at the gin school at Burleighs. […]
Over lockdown, Dishoom released the epic home kit – the naan rolls! If you haven’t tried them you are missing out. One of my favourite breakfasts is their bacon naan roll: tasty bacon, yoghurt, coriander, chilli jam all put in a fluffy Naan. They have now released another epic kit – the Dishoom Home Feast. […]
I am not sure why it has taken me so long to visit this beautiful stately country house considering it is just 40 minutes drive from where I live. Sometimes the best things are at your doorstep right? Kev had booked a night here via secret escapes for my birthday. He was unsure because the […]
This delicious South Indian dish is one you have to try. Every one has their own version but the principle is the same. A rice & lentil pancake filled with an aromatic potato curry and served with a palatable dal made with pigeon peas (toovar), tempered coconut yoghurt, tamarind chutney and green chutney. The Dosa […]
Macaron: pronounced mack-a-ROHN Two airy meringue almond cookies, sandwiched together with a flavoured filling. Macarons were produced in the Venetian monasteries since the 8th century A.D. They have since become more delicate and flavours have become creative. Some high-end restaurants even make savoury ones. My love for Macarons grew after our visit to Paris. We had the […]
