the trifle bow and other tales
8
April

Review: The Trifle Bowl and Other Tales by Lindsey Bareham

Lindsey Bareham is a seasoned food writer, having gained experience writing for Time Out, London Evening Standard, and The Times. The Trifle Bowl and Other Tales is her 13th recipe book, so I expected great things. This book is unlike any other I have seen before. It’s not ordered seasonally, or by ingredient like most,…

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A Salad For All Seasons
1
April

Review: A Salad For All Seasons by Harry Eastwood

Harry Eastwood was raised in France, and currently lives in Paris, but UK viewers may remember her from Channel 4’s 2007 show, Cook Yourself Thin. I have a lot of recipe books, but of them all, none are dedicated to salads. It’s not that I avoid salads as such, it’s just that I don’t make…

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Barefoot Contessa Family Style
24
February

Review: Barefoot Contessa Family Style

Before we start, I have to confess I am a little enamoured of Ina Garten. Ina, and Ree (The Pioneer Woman) are two of my favourite US cooks around today. They are similar in that they produce really tasty recipes, have a passion for great tasting food, and are fearless when it comes to not…

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Martha Stewart's Everyday Light
17
January

Review: Martha Stewart’s Everyday Light

Martha Stewart has over 35 years of experience in the catering industry. While maybe less of a household name in the UK, she is absolutely considered the queen of cooking and baking over the pond. This book offers a collection of quick and light recipes, all coming in under 500 calories. At this time of…

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