Fabulous Basket in Bloom lunchtime menu at @mimimeifair in one of the most beautiful restaurants in London right now, a little Platinum Jubilee weekend treat anyone?
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#dimsum #yumcha #dimsumlover #dimsumtime #chinesefood #chinesecuisine #aubergine #bestdesign #mayfair #mayfairlondon #luizhara #thelondonfoodie #londonfoodie #londonfoodies #mimimeifair
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A most fabulous evening at the @bafta 2022 Nominees’ Party last night with @taittinger_uk and @villamariawines ahead of tonight’s awards ceremony. Held at the 195 BAFTA Piccadilly which was completely refurbished for the occasion and looked stunning.
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Free flowing champers and plenty of celebrity spotting – even I who am totally clueless recognised a few famous faces including drag queen extraordinaire and presenter RuPaul, Italian actor Filippo Scotti who had the leading role in ‘The Hand of God’ by Paulo Sorrentino (who was incredibly polite and surprised I recognised him), Joanna Scanlan of the fantastic British film ‘After Love’ and the legendary Irish actor Ciaran Hinds of ‘Belfast’.
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Apart from the sneaky picture of RuPaul (which I took from behind a plant pot!), it was not the place to be asking for selfies, so you will have to take my word for it!
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Thanks to @taittinger_uk, @villamariawines and @randrdrinkers for the invite, we had a blast!
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#bafta #baftas2022 #baftaawards #baftaparty #champagne #champagnelover #taittinger #taittingerchampagne #taittingertime #villamariawines #celebrityspotting #luizhara #thelondonfoodie #londonfoodie #champagnelife
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The gorgeous November issue of @olivemagazine includes SIX of my favourite recipes from #thejapaneselarder cookbook in five double-page glorious technicolour spreads, wow!
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1. Marmite Chicken
2.Grilled Lamb Cutlets in Spicy Green Miso
3. Pan-Fried T-Bone Steak with Honey and Soy Sauce Glaze
4. Seared Tuna with Sesame Ponzu Dressing
5. Crispy Duck with Harusame Glass Noodle and Umeboshi Plum Dressing
6. Japanese Style Mapo Dofu (Tofu with Spicy Miso Pork Sauce)
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Thanks to @olivemagazine and @alexcrossley for spreading the word on the versatility of Japanese ingredients and the novel ways of using them in your everyday cooking (beyond Japanese cuisine).
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If you haven’t got your copy of @olivemagazine yet and are looking for some cooking inspiration this weekend, head to your local newsagent!
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#thejapaneselarder is now priced on Amazon for as little as £15.11 (from a RRP £26), so it is a good time to purchase if you like the recipes in @olivemagazine! To purchase a copy of the book just hit the profile link 👆!
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Happy weekend everyone!
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Few books have excited me as much in recent years as @palestineonaplate by Chef Joudie Kalla, but now her 2nd book BALADI is being released on 18 Oct, and I cannot wait to get stuck in!
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Joudie’s cooking is fresh, zingy and full of flavour - think grilled aubergines, pomegranate mollasses, plenty of za’atar, tahini, tons of spices, salads and vibrant colours.
BALADI, published by @quartocooks, is a real stunner and I can not recommend it highly enough.
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#Kakigori video by the lovely @eatlikeagirl who attended my SupperClub last night - it was a very intense three days of events with plenty of cooking, catching up and feeding regular diners, making new friends, all incredibly manic but I enjoyed it very much. Thanks to everyone who attended and shared their #thejapaneselarder snaps!
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#Repost @eatlikeagirl:
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How much do you love @thelondonfoodie and his vintage Kakigōri machine from Japan? Kakigōri is a shaved ice dessert, here with yuzu syrup. What a treat! All part of a brilliant dinner at Luiz's terrific supper club to celebrate the launch of his second book, The Japanese Larder. Congratulations Luiz! It is out on October 18th and I cannot wait to see it. I had a sneak peak and it is an absolute winner, as with his first one ❤
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#Kakigōri #japanesefoodlover #japanesefood #shavedice #londonfood #dairyfreefood #londonfoodie
Morning sailing the coast of Ibiza to see the fishermen’s daily catch - hard work!
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Fishing in Ibiza is highly regulated, all boats belong to one of two local associations, all fish are labelled ‘Peix Nostrum’ to certify they are ‘Our Fish’, Ibizan local fish.
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If you love Ibiza for its clubbing scene and pristine beaches, follow @thelondonfoodie and stay tuned to discover the island’s *best* restaurants and dishes.
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#ibizasabor18 III Mediterranean Gastronomic Festival
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Morning sailing the coast of Ibiza to see the fishermen’s daily catch - hard work!
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Fishing in Ibiza is highly regulated, all boats belong to one of two local associations, all fish are labelled ‘Nostrum Peix’ to certify they are ‘Our Fish’, Ibizan local fish.
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If you love Ibiza for its clubbing scene and pristine beaches, follow @thelondonfoodie and stay tuned to discover the island’s *best* restaurants and dishes.
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Using the @coravin_uk wine dispenser couldn’t be simpler, and there is no need to pull out a single cork either:
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1. Just insert the argon gas capsule into the device
2. Place the clamp over the neck of the bottle
3. Push the needle down through the foil and cork
4. Attach the aerator (if using)
5. Pour yourself a glass!
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Once you remove the #Coravin from the bottle, the fine needle hole in he cork will reseal and the argon gas inside will prevent oxidation of the remaining wine for months!
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So simple to use and a perfect Xmas pressie for the wine lover in your life!
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#coravin #xmaspressie #xmaspresents #winelover #winelovers #ad #wine #winetasting #xmas
Learning all about Mexican Chilaquiles with the lovely Naivid at @elpatio77 😍
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Chilaquiles are a Mexican breakfast classic made with fried tortilla pieces mixed in with a spicy red salsa and topped with cream, grated panela cheese and a fried egg. You can also find it with meat or guacamole in Mexico.
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@elpatio77 hotel introduces guests to a different Mexican breakfast dish each day of the week, the food is fantastic and something to look forward to every morning! 🌮👏
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#Ecofriendlyhotel #EcoBnBCDMX #OurbnbExperience #SanRafael #CDMX #discovermexico #mexicocity #ecochic #theplacetobe #westayedatelpatio77 #Elpatio77 #TheplacetobePatio77 #WestayedatPatio77 #travel #travelblogger #traveler #travelersnotebook #breakfast #chilaquiles #mexicanfood #visitmexico #visitmexicocity
No more fighting over Sunday roast chicken oysters - you can get a whole plate of the stuff at @getcrackshacked in San Diego, California.
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The Crack Shack is an open-air, help-yourself kind of restaurant in Little Italy, a trendy district of San Diego, selling perhaps the best deep-fried crispy chicken I have ever eaten, it was that good.
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It took local celebrity chef Richard Blais and his team three months to perfect the recipe, the resulting chicken is succulent, very flavoursome and super crispy.
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They only serve ultra-premium Jidori chicken from Southern California and their eggs in many different guises - deep-fried, sandwiches, salads and even devilled.
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Jidori means chicken of the earth. Started in LA, Jidori chickens are raised free range in small farms in California and only fed natural grains, without meat byproducts, hormones, or steroids. Jidori chicken is the Kobe beef of the poultry world, and is only found in California.
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@getcrackshacked‘s Schmaltz French Fries were absurdly tasty, deep-fried in chicken fat, so decadent and a highlight of our meal.
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I loved the quality and bold flavours. Prices are high but worth every penny. We ordered, a small side of slaw ($5), chicken oysters ($9), 10-pieces of fried chicken ($29) and the fantastic Schmaltz fries ($5), but as always I over-ordered, and brought back home 5 chicken pieces I am devouring as I type this!
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If you are heading to San Diego, I highly recommend a visit to @getcrackshacked, they also have four other locations in Southern California, so check them out.
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#friedchicken #crispyfriedchicken #crispychicken #jidorichicken #jidori #sandiego #visitsandiego #travelblogger #londonfoodie #luizhara #chicken #visitusa #travelersnotebook #traveler #wheretoeat
It's been an intense & thoroughly enjoyable 48 hours in Zurich - street food fest, gin distillery visit, sausage making & craft beer tasting, botanical gardens and Zurich Lake, the charming Old Town, wonderful food and more... so much to see and do when @visitzurich.
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#myswitzerland #myswitzerlanduk #visitzurich #travelblogger #travel #travelphotography #travelersnotebook #traveler #zurich #switzerland