The belly has been quiet……because I have been doing the dreaded ‘D’ word. After a few years of eating whatever I want, when I wanted, I piled on a stone, yes, 14 glorious pounds of overindulgence. And something had to be done as I was no longer enjoying that lardy feeling of squeezing into too tight jeans. Also, no matter how much I sucked in the belly, it was always there, a constant reminder that I, the food blogger had eaten her way through a few too many delicious, intoxicating meals. If you look at the thumbnail view of this site, you pretty much see a record of just one years eating. Impressive huh?
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Not complicated I know, and how much can you say about the humble potato salad, but yes, it does need just the right potato, (an unpeeled Jersey Royal thank you), and a great dressing, not to mention walnuts, spring onions, and gerkhin…
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Why does pate have to taste so good and why can’t I stop eating it? Oh that would be because it’s utterly rich, delicious and divine. Duh! This classic French dish is easier to make than you could imagine, leaving you feeling like a very clever chef. Its depth and smoothness, is enhanced by a spike of Brandy, or better yet, Cognac if you have it lying around. The classic flavors of this tried-and-true starter served with baguette toasts are sure to brighten any cocktail party, it packs well in a picnic or why not just to dip into alone late at night when you should know better…
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We drove down to beautiful, wild and windy Dungeness to be swept along the coast by savage winds and seduced by her raw austere beauty, unlike anywhere else in the UK. BUT, the real reason we drive there is to taste the impeccable fish and chips at the Pilot, the famous pub on the coast recognised as the best fish and chips in the land. Read more…
What makes the perfect japanese bowl of soup? For me it takes a weighty voluptuous noodle, not to soft and not too hard, a delicious flavoursome broth, rich and deep yet light and joyful. Add to this loads of fresh seafood, vegetables and big dose of loving attention to presentation and you get the picture. That’s why I LOVE Yumenoki.
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Delicious! We went into the west end on a beautiful Saturday afternoon and, beginning to starve, stopped and had a cheap and wonderful Salt beef sandwich with mustard and pickles at Scott’s Sandwich Bar, 10 New Row, WC2N. That simple.
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It goes without saying that we at the belly love chocolate. We nuzzle on tiny pieces of the best quality we can get our hands on and live for the tiny high that ensues. Today is the day that I unpacked 5 beautiful bars that arrived courtesy of the lovely people at Chocolate and Love. Please feast with us….
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Lottie and Wayne came over for dinner on Saturday night and that’s just a little daunting. Why? because they cook so damn well and always put on a fantastic spread. I decided not to get competitive, and make a simple but hearty meal,a pate for starters, followed by a fab fish pie, full of the freshest cod, haddock and prawns I could get. After hunting through many recipes, I loved Gordon Ramsay’s posh fish pie, because it’s nice and boozy, full of white wine and Noilly Prat, (perfect excuse for making martinis). Served with minty peas and beans, ’twas super and we had just enough room for my wicked dark chocolate mousse with rasberrys and orange blossom cream. There was enough leftovers for Sunday supper too. Mmmmm…
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