By vikkichowney on November 2, 2015
When it comes to good meat; I’ve always subscribed to the idea that being able to see, select and pick your own cuts, in-person was the only way to go. However, after testing one of Battens Farm’s meat boxes, I’ve totally changed my mind. I’m not sure where that frame of mind comes from; there’s […]
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By vikkichowney on October 29, 2015
I invested in Alex Hely-Hutchinson’s bid to fund a fixed location for her pop-up porridge phenomenon 26Grains in Neal’s Yard a few months back. It ticks off two of London’s biggest food trends at the moment; a focused, single item menu and ‘new wave’ healthy, so I knew it would be popular. Inspired by living in […]
Posted in Boudicca Foods | Tagged 26grains, Alex Hely-Hutchinson, british foodies, britpack, grains, healthy, porridge, young british foodies |
By vikkichowney on October 23, 2015
I’m very lucky that my day job often presents me with wonderful opportunities to indulge my love of all things food. I set Boudicca up to showcase great British producers, chefs, restauranteurs – but also, fantastic new food-related ideas. And nothing could fit better in to that category than Tasha Marks. Last week, I got […]
Posted in Boudicca Foods | Tagged avm curiosities, chocolate, elizabethan, sugar, tasha marks, the british museum, V&A, victoria & albert museum |
By vikkichowney on October 21, 2015
It’s Apple Day! Hooraaaaay! If this is the first you’ve heard of it; no biggie. Either try out my 20 minute baked apple recipe below, just go buy an apple (make sure it’s British) – or head over to one of the events going on this weekend. First up, the history bit. Apple Day is an […]
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