Monthly Archives - December 2013

The Chocolate Festival 2013

December 27, 2013 |

By Rachel Davies I was delighted to be back on the Southbank for the Chocolate Festival 2013, and even more delighted that the weather was mild and dry. This time last year there was sleet blowing sideways under the tent, and I shivered despite three jumpers under my chefs jacket. The... Read More

Mince Pies

December 10, 2013 |

By Rachel Davies With December well under way, it’s time to get started on the Christmas cooking.  Nothing beats a home-made mince pie, fresh from the oven, so here is my favourite. Buy the best mincemeat you can find. I do believe in shortcuts, and while it’s hard to improve on hand-made, rich... Read More