Perception of German food is rather unusual in Western Europe. Unlike its direct neighbours; the refined classical cooking styles of the French, the lighter mediterranean dishes of the Italians, or the punchy seafood and colours of Spanish food, German cuisine is more akin to the Brits; stodgy, meaty, hearty, and well, kind of brown. With … Continue reading
Author Archives: Bonnie Brûlée
Pastel Colour Cookies @ Wholefoods
Those who know me, know how much I love cookies! Sweets, chocolates and cakes can get a life – I am all about the cookie. Check out these fabulous colours at the cookie counter at one of my fave food haunts – the Wholefoods on Kensington High Street. I love the luggage tags and … Continue reading
On Kaiseki Dining: The most beautiful meal of my life.
One of my most memorable dining experiences has to be the Kaiseki dinner I had whilst staying in Suwa. Nagano. We were lucky enough to be arranged a night’s stay at a traditional Onsen hotel, that included a stunning Kaiseki dinner. My expectations were cloud-9-high already since the most beautiful food book in my collection … Continue reading
Les Dames D’Escoffier, at La Fromagerie
If you love the ‘pong’ of cheese, you will be delighted by La Fromagerie. Known as one of the best cheese shops in the UK, its part of the cosy cluster of interestingly independent shops around Marylebone… I was there yesterday as part of an event run by Les Dames D’escoffier; a charity that I am … Continue reading
Your Zone of Blissful Productivity
Following a bumpy couple of weeks where inspiration has been at an all-time low, I have decided it is time to re-vamp my work space at home. In a light airy room in London’s Kentish Town, there is plenty of warmth and chatter of children playing filtering through my looking-glass windows. I have 2 items: a … Continue reading
A look at Japanese Food Art
What’s more exciting than delicious food? Plastic replicas of delicious food! Almost outside every restaurant in Japan, there are helpful replicas of the grub on offer. This proved absolutely critical to the happiness of my tummy given the lack of English menus. Many an occasion I would smile politely and beckon the waiter to the … Continue reading