Ludlow is mecca for food lovers with its shops, produce, restaurants and walks to make you hungrier still. Nick Harman heads for Fishmore Hall, a Georgian boutique hotel that makes the perfect base to eat in and explore from.
Laurent-Perrier Cuvée Rosé Brut, a great, elegant, celebration Champagne
Looking for something a little more special and elegant as a Mother’s Day gift, or indeed a gift for any celebration? You might like to consider a bottle of Laurent-Perrier Cuveé Rosé, a lovely Champagne that’s presented well in its characteristic bottle. It looks and indeed is, an excellent bottle of wine.
Charlie Bigham’s Pies
Now here is smart marketing in action. Chaz isn’t content to just make quality pies using, as he says, the best ingredients – he wants to create a lifestyle too. ‘I came up with this brand new range specially designed to give couples the chance to steal back some time together. So, turn off the phones, dim the lights, crack open a bottle and enjoy a wonderful night in over some really lovely food.’ he says winningly on the box.
Fear of frying? The Tefal Actifry on test
We fried with the Airfryer now we fry with the Actifry, all in search of the Holy Grail of chips without the fat and mess. Does the Actifry do it? That would be telling so read on Macduff..
Blacks private members club, 67 Dean Street, Soho
My first taste of the exclusive Soho private members club Blacks was when a snooty man with a stuck up nose said snottily that I was ringing the wrong doorbell to get in. So exclusive are these PMCs that it’s impossible to find them. In fact, the entrance was in the cellar. But once in, what a charming bar that welcomed us its with blazing hearth.
Lake House Table Kitchen Suppers, ten minute meals for busy couples.
The Lake House target customers are those professional couples among us. Those who don’t want to spend an eternity in the kitchen once they’ve got home from a possibly stressful day at work, yet want to put something on the table for their loved one that they at least have had a hand in cooking.
Mother’s Day inspired recipes
Here are some recipes that you might want to cook for your mum on Mother’s Day, or any other day for that matter.
Billington’s Easter Simnel Brownie by Paul A Young
For Easter this year, chocolatier Paul A Young has teamed up with his sugar company of choice, Billington’s, to create a Billington’s Easter Simnel Brownie that embodies the simnel cakes of his childhood.
Harrison’s, Balham, great food, good atmosphere.
Among the array of eateries in Balham, just off the High Street is Harrison’s, which can best be described as a bar/brasserie/restaurant. It’s a great local restaurant, that was very popular the evening we were there; they give excellent value for money and absolutely deserve to do well, serving very good food in a great atmosphere that compliments the trendiness of the area.
A selection of ideas for Mother’s Day
Looking for something special as a treat for your mum this Mother’s Day? We’ve brought together a few ideas and some possible options that you might like to consider, whether it’s chocolates, a meal out or a meal in, one of these might be just the thing you are looking for, or may give you inspiration.