Author: farecomment

Patty & Bun

With a queue sprawling onto the pavement of dear little James St, my excitement level rose at the prospect of the burgering pleasures that awaited me. Having been personally recommended by some London friends, the queue is testament to the fact that Patty & Bun is a well-established burger institution. […]

Dip & Flip

Although only my second burger in London, the cheeseburger from Dip & Flip in Battersea is simply outstanding. I am already calling it the best burger in London. Boom. Done. Competition over. The scary thing is, it’s walking distance from my house. I am not sure having such a place so […]

Croissants

I finally had two days in a row where I had the luxury of making croissants. Yes they take two days, however, when you bring them out of the oven and see them in their finished glory, you smile, and are rather impressed with your effort.      

Harrod’s – The Kitchen

Harrod’s is ridiculous. The chief item of ridiculousness was a toy Hummer petrol car (for children) that had a price tag of a whopping £39,995. Looking at exorbitantly priced goods can make one rather hungry so a spot of lunch was in order. The Kitchen at Harrod’s, dare I say […]

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Bacon and Banana Cookies

On a hot British summer’s afternoon, there is nothing nicer than sitting in your back garden and browsing through recipe books; a feast for your senses, the choice of what to make is almost painful. I want to make it all. Finally the choice is made, and Dan Lepard’s lemon […]

MEATmarket

A new city, new turf to find the best burger. Just like everywhere else in the Western World, the Americana food fad is alive and well in the Mother Country. Above the insanity of Covent Graden, littered with its backpack-clad tour groups and street buskers, is the Jubilee Market Hall, […]