Prawn, Pineapple & Butterbean Curry
So I stumbled upon this recipe from the chef Atul Kochhar last night and having a load of pineapples left in the fridge (as you do) I needed something worthwhile putting them in. With wanting something...
View ArticleScotland’s Brave Food
My heart’s in the Highlands, my heart is not here; My heart’s in the Highlands a-chasing the deer. Robert Burns, “My Heart’s in the Highlands”, line 1 (1790) A couple of weeks ago I finally got to...
View ArticleMauritian Dhall Puri Making & Street Food Class
Fresh from a night yesterday of teaching 28 people a Mauritian street food class we’ve had some great opportunities to get our cuisine out there lately and I’m loving how much interest our food is...
View ArticleTraditional Chinese Cooking at School of Wok
Last week I was lucky enough to visit the School of Wok in Covent Garden for a traditional taster cookery class, I was super excited as I have been wanting to go for ages and I could actually make it...
View ArticleBringing the Tropical to London..
This last month has been the busiest for Yummy Choo getting out to the masses of London (so far..) we have done Pop Ups, have upcoming Supperclubs, cookery classes and private events.. I have...
View ArticleA Post all about Over Indulgence!
What’s a girl to do.. so much food, too many options, I recently had one of those days when you over indulge, feel the bulge and can’t stop eating. As much as your head and stomach is telling you to...
View ArticleGateaux Napolitaines (Jam sandwiched biscuits)
A Mauritian classic tea time treat, found in the bakeries around Mauritius. It’s simply a jam-sandwiched biscuit that’s coated with a pink icing glaze. And its something I am making for our Mauritian...
View ArticleTrip to L’ETO Cafe Chelsea & Persian Feast at Grain Store
Recently I visited L’ETO Cafe based on the King’s Road in Chelsea, only having been open for just over two months, with five other branches around London which I have been to for breakfast/brunch....
View ArticleTaste of Christmas & Hawker House Street Feast
Over the weekend I visited Taste of Christmas at Tabacoo Dock in Wapping, a semi-breezy but coll venue with small alcoves of producers, demo sections, Electrolux taste theaters with chefs. It was not...
View ArticlePork & Lychee Curry (Mauritian Inspired)
At home I constantly love to experiment with flavours at dinner and that’s the perfect time to try some new twists to traditional dishes and get creative with spices and fruits hailing from the island...
View ArticleTropical Twist to an Afternoon Tea
Over a week ago at Yummy Choo HQ we did a supperclub with a difference, an Afternoon Tea with a twist.. a Mauritian-inspired treat for guests. It proved a great success! Here is a list of what we...
View ArticleDecember Indulgence
Its coming up to that time of the year again… only 2 weeks to go and we will dive in full throttle into Christmas lunches, dinner, celebrating, boozing and being indulgent! Here is a photo led post of...
View ArticleFestive Creme Brulee
Happy Christmas & New Year 2014!! This may well be the last post of 2013… unless I’l be blogging about the Christmas holidays extravagance and indulgence! What will you be eating? Hope you have all...
View ArticleMauritian Vanilla Rum Chicken & Coconut Rice
Ok doesn’t sound too scary does it? Well the idea for this dish came from my travels in Mauritius, at the popular Bois Cheri Tea Plantation on the Island, the restaurant there cooks up a Chicken dish...
View ArticleHappy New Year! Soya Eggs Recipe
Happy New Year 2014! This is my first post of the year (just 2 days after) the wind is howling up my chimney, a rainy storm has hit London this week and I’m glad to be in the confines of my home,...
View ArticleNew Year.. New Eats
We are well under way for the New Year now, Christmas tree has long gone come down, packed up and put away. Back in the full swing of things, no detoxing for me this January just reverting back to a...
View ArticleJanuary Food Reviews & Jamie Oliver!
Recently I was seen popping up on TV stuffing my face on Jamie Oliver (Sienna Miller) episode last week of Jamie’s Food Fight which was lots of fun, lovely to meet the big man himself and a day of...
View ArticleGreat British Chefs Supperclub by Yummy Choo
Supperclub, Great British Chef Recipes, Corney & Barrow Wine Pairing, Food Friends.. This weekend saw me cook up and host a special supperclub feast for food guests at chez moi on behalf of Great...
View ArticleAugustine Kitchen in Battersea
Last week I had the pleasure of visiting South London Augustine Kitchen, based in Battersea. A delightful French bistro courtesy of Chef Franck Raymond. Augustine Kitchen, named after Franck’s...
View ArticleIndian Style Steak & Spinach Paneer Salad
So a special Monday was had yesterday, apart from it being a gloomy Monday it was one of those “I need some good food to cheer myself up” days. Which resulted in myself and the hubby deciding everyday...
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