By vikkichowney on December 19, 2015
Now that we’re on a one week countdown to Christmas, it’s time to start making plans for that post Christmas period, when London is largely quiet but the festive sparkle is still in the air. If you have food-loving friends or family in town, here are three surefire options to take them to – and give […]
Posted in Boudicca Foods | Tagged afternoon tea, borough market, christmas, claridge's, festive, london, rosewood london, slow food |
By vikkichowney on December 14, 2015
At this year’s Great Taste Awards, James Whelan Butchers’ Beef Dripping not only picked up the Golden Fork Award for Ireland (which is given to the best product in the country) – but was then also awarded the Supreme Champion Trophy. Boom! Seeing the upsurge of interest in heritage foods and traditional ingredients, Pat Whelan (a […]
Posted in Boudicca Foods | Tagged beef dripping, butcher, great taste awards, james whelan butchers, Producers |
By vikkichowney on December 4, 2015
One of the things I love the most about going home for Christmas is buying new booze to try with the fam. This year, I’ve found some amazing English wines and spirits on my travels. I’ve bought one (or more, cheeky) of the below to take home – and I recommend you check them out […]
Posted in Boudicca Foods | Tagged alcohol, beer, booze, bubbles, christmas, cider, drinks, gin, kamm & sons, spirits, whisky, white wine, wine |
By vikkichowney on November 28, 2015
Around this time every year, my Mum asks me two questions. First; can we go away this Christmas? Then shortly after; can we have goose this year? I’m a sucker for a proper at-home Christmas, so I’m always a bit anti on the first point, but this year – I’ve decided to cook goose for the very […]
Posted in Boudicca Foods | Tagged britpack, christmas, meat, richard turner, turner & george |