Category: Jonathan

Just opposite East Putney underground station in London is this British/Italian-style bistro, which serves good quality food at very reasonable prices. I and three friends went in for lunch on a week day and had no difficulty in finding a table by the window. There was additional seating to...

When I buy lamb it is often chops or loin fillet. For a change this time I opted for ‘hand trimmed extra lean rack of Welsh lamb’ from my local supermarket, as it looked and sounded rather grand. It was also on offer. Not having cooked this dish before,...

In the mood for a lighter meal which was relatively quick to prepare, I opted for duck breast in a cherry sauce. Duck is one of my favourite meats, however it can be rather dry if eaten by itself. In the past I have used an orange sauce, but...

Situated on the south bank of the Thames, overlooking Putney bridge, I sincerely hoped the quality of the food would match the location. On walking in, I read that Thai Square had recently received an award from the Prime Minister of Thailand for being the best Thai restaurant in...

I always look forward to a weekend with family, as it generally means a couple of days of not doing all that much. Last weekend was no different, but I did learn how to make a venison casserole.   The haunch of venison was cut into small to medium sized pieces....

One of the most enjoyable aspects of a trip to Taipei is the wide variety of Asian cuisine on offer. After sampling Japanese, Cantonese and Vietnamese food on previous evenings, we opted for a traditional style Taiwanese restaurant. The décor itself was quite something, with souvenirs adorning each wall...