Fish Galore Ltd is a wholesale fish and seafood supplier based in Central Hove. They are committed to environmental factors and are discerning about the provenance of everything they sell. I was happy to find a source with integrity for locally caught fresh fish and seafood, which is then expertly prepared by their team. It […]
There is nothing more satisfying than spending an afternoon baking in the kitchen, unless the weather is gorgeous! The house is filled with the comforting smell of freshly – baked cakes and, as a throwback to days gone by, it’s so civilised to invite friends round for afternoon tea. Why not create an occasion, what […]
I’ve visited the Caribbean before but had never been as far south as Tobago, one of the smaller and, as yet, less spoilt islands. It reminded me of my travels in West Africa, where the people adjust their pace according to the heat of the day. Small roadside shops pile their produce high on the […]
The pine nut looks beautiful when toasted and scattered over salads, giving off a buttery & mildly resinous taste which is very appealing. Like the almond, these small, tear-shaped seeds are now cultivated around the world. Pine nuts are the seeds found in pine cones of the Pinaceae family of trees and are widely used […]
Nuts have been used in cooking for thousands of years in most parts of the world. Vegetarians and vegans have long recognised their nutritional benefits in our diets since they provide protein, minerals and valuable fats. Nuts stabilise blood sugar levels which can be sustained over a long period of time and therefore give you […]
Food is always an important element of any holiday for me and this post was inspired by my last visit to France when my husband and I cycled to Paris with a couple of our good friends. I particularly like the regional dishes of the French Alps, which is why our skiing trip during the […]
Who doesn’t love a reason to drink good beer, eat good food and have a great time with friends and family? That was us just a couple of weeks ago to celebrate The Brighton Bierhaus 1st Birthday! The Perfect Plum hosted a weekend pop-up for the occasion and served a delicious variety of boards with […]
What I love most about Easter is the fact that I can gather all my family for an indulgent meal without going through the frenzy one experiences at Christmas. Easter, with its promise of better weather, manages to inspire a sense of celebration sprinkled with spring flowers. The giving and receiving of chocolate eggs lends […]
With St. Patrick’s Day just around the corner, we thought it would be fitting to share one of our favourite recipes for the occasion! Beef and Guinness pie: 750g chuck steak – walnut size chunks 1 large onion, sliced 1 large carrot, roughly chopped 1/2 pt beef stock (homemade if possible) 1 bottle of Guinness […]