That Paul Merrett should be a Michelin-starred chef and also a very good writer is galling for those of us who will never be either, His memoir is clearly written, informative, inspiring and above all funny. This book is fifty percent his record of a year taming his allotment and fifty percent the great recipes that he uses his produce for.
Valentine’s Day is Felix’s saddest day
Of course Valentine’s Day is often a minefield for love. All too easy to take a false step and find oneself being blown up. Many men think that the perfect time to pop the question is in a restaurant on Valentine’s Day, but sadly I think it is not.
Rule Victoria
In leafy East Sheen a Michelin starred chef has opened a tasty little pub restaurant. Nick Harman meets Paul Merret, the chef, author and co-owner.
Affordable champagne, lovely on Valentine’s Day
First Class Products is Britain’s exclusive importer of Leroux-Mineau Champagne. Owned and run by the 19yr old Englishman Tom Ellis, who is still at University; First Class Products is a boutique importer of the high quality Grand Cru Champagne that is available to purchase securely from the website.
Classic or contemporary: Tate offers two unique venues to celebrate a Valentine’s Day with a difference
Those looking for an unusual way to celebrate Valentine’s Day this year will have a variety of options at both Tate Britain and Tate Modern restaurants and cafés. Head Chefs at both galleries have worked together with award winning Sommelier for Tate Hamish Anderson, and created a fantastic offering to suit all tastes and budgets and an offer that is guaranteed to impress even the most discerning partner.
Have a threesome at Me Love Sushi this Valentine’s Day!
Love is always in the air at Me Love Sushi and that is multiplied on Valentine’s Day when the restaurant will be offering groups of three of more, one complimentary portion of heart shaped tuna sashimi when they dine in the restaurant, as well as a complimentary voucher each to enjoy a Love cocktail in the gorgeous upstairs Champagne and Sake bar.
Anjum’s New Indian – Anjum Anand
Fancy an Indian? A lot of people who watched Indian Food Made Easy on BBC certainly did. A new world record of men watching cookery programmes, unbeaten since Nigella’s early days of licking her fingers and simpering at the camera.
Say cheese on Valentine’s day
Think Valentines night is cheesy? Then celebrate at La Cave a Fromage. As an alternative to the usual rather unoriginal dinner for two they’re ’re holding a cheese tasting at their South Kensington shop for loved up couples who enjoy a piece of fine quality fromage.
Son of playwright opens restaurant
After perfecting his skills in a stall at Broadway’s Farmers’ Market, Barny Stoppard, son of the acclaimed playwright Tom Stoppard, has opened his first restaurant. Barny’s Place is a quick service restaurant concept, serving healthy but hearty hot food using the latest fast food technology from America, but replacing frozen, fried and processed ingredients with fresh natural ingredients. Stoppard promises to change the popular notion that fast food and the machinery used to produce it has to result in greasy and unsavoury cuisine that is bad for you.
Valentine’s Day muesli for ‘cereal’ romantics
Mymuesli has launched a limited edition Valentine’s Day ‘Love Crunch’ for cereal romantics wanting to tantalise their lover’s taste buds between the sheets this Valentine’s Day.’Love Crunch’ is just what cupid ordered, packed with sensuous and healthy organic ingredients to lift the libido and nourish the heart. And all this goodness comes delivered in specially designed ‘l love you’ packaging.