"feed me, I starve"

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So I’m in the kitchen at  Karmarama, the ad agency I work at. I’m digging around for a jar of marmite or some other toast topping platitude , when David, our creative director, walks in and draws my attention to a humble jar of in the cupboard. Turns out he makes it and it has the nicest label ever. Super delicious, rich plum flavour with a serious hint of cinammon to make it just that bit spesh. So, what a cool surprise -  a creative director who home makes from plums in his Dalston garden. Love it! Not really sold anywhere yet, but will let you know more as soon as it’s on the shelves somewhere.

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caramel slices at the Orangery London

What a surprise to have the lovely Marion call today and suggest cake at the Orangery in Kensington Gardens. I haven’t been there for years, mainly due to the dreary long queues out the front door and lethargic service. Somehow, today it seemed time to try again, and we were not disappointed, despite the 30 minute wait for a table. This Caramel slice, Coffee and walnut , or Belgian Chocolate were my big decision….

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Scone with west country clotted cream

Hurrah! It’s a warm Saturday, so I hop on the train to Bath Spa to steam and soak in the thermal waters which gives me the mighty appetite. A proper English tea with scones and cream is in order. The Pump Room in the old Roman Baths is the place to go.

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Exotic Balinese fruit

Beautiful to the eye is our ethos here at Growling Belly, and our fine friend Heath Rudduck has kindly offered to share some of his most exquisite foodie moments with us. Recently in Bali, he caught the colours and forms of the exotic. (Note to self, next trip to Oz will stop-over in Bali!)

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KIWIS

without the dodgy accent ;-) (I’ve been watching too much Flight of the Conchords Ali.)

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fruit shop Turkish style

Full on, a riot of colour

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mandarins for breakfast

mandarins for breakfast in Marrakesh

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Lottie’s lovely birthday cake

the fruit serves mostly as decoration

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