I was utterly smitten by Tim Burtons dark adaption of Alice in Wonderland with the fabulous Helen Bonham-Carter as the Queen of Hearts. I saw it last night in 3D, and decided as I left the cinema that tea and tarts would be my Sunday treat. Armed with heart tart molds, a heart cookie cutter and pots of home-made strawberry and blueberry jam that I got for christmas, it was super easy. See the film and then create your own confection.
It all started out just fine. The miracle of a sunny Saturday, and Sacha and I went for a stroll from the V&A (Go see ‘Decode- Digital design sensations‘) down Walton St to our favorite administrator of Guinness, the Enterprise. You enter through these massive velvet curtains into what looks like a manor house library, greeted by a chap who behaves more like a butler than a waiter. The Guinness is poured to perfection, thick, jetblack and creamy, and all food is served superfresh, and perfect…
Ah… feeling really nostalgic this week. Remembering the amazing evening that was New years eve on Sydney harbour with Sophie, Bob and about 10 mates. It was stunning, because of the natural beauty of the location, the amazing fireworks, but also, because if there is one thing Australians do really well, it’s incinerate meat in any location… even off the back of a boat.
Hungry carnivores, blood-thirsty vampires listen up. Go no further than the superb Taqueria, the best little Mexican cafe in Notting Hill, London. You’re currently drooling over a Chorizo Mexicano, house made Mexican chorizo, diced onion, and coriander on 3 small tortillas, with a red salsa on the side. Superb! Oh, but there’s more. The Vampiro, the Carnitas, the Camarón al mojo de aj….
1: Roadkill crow
This cake would be perfect at a roadkill restaurant or for a halloween party. I especially like the subtle use of blood, it is just enough to know that the bird is not sleeping (well – that and its broken neck).
I’ve had a hard week and it’s affected my taste. Enjoy more sick cakes at your peril…
Big Dave our creative partner is munching his way through hundreds of sprouts this Chrimbo in the name of charity. I was tasked with making one of Daves many sprout meals, each needing to include 50 sprouts to get him ingesting loads. A soup seemed like a good idea and hopefully this brussel sprout soup with caramelised onions will do the trick! With just two bowls full, he’ll have eaten 50 sprouts. Amazing! Learn more at the site
I served this mousse at Simone’s christmas lunch and it out chocolated all the girls. Intense!
For the ultimate chocolate sensation, this is best made with dark chocolate containing at least 70 per cent cocoa solids. Good with biscotti, shortbread, or a little whipped cream.
When the girls came over on satuday afternoon, I didn’t want to fuss. So the better the ingredients the simpler the recipe can be. Waitrose blinis in the oven for a few minutes, topped with organic smoked salmon, creme fraiche, chopped chives and some black caviar. Fast and easy and so delicious with Cava! Is there anything better?
