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It’s another Heatwave!

So we have another heatwave and yes its proving to be the hottest. driest summer since records began. But at least its perfect for alfresco eatinmg and entertaining, so enjoy.

Ah bien, we lost, but at least we beat the Argies at Rugby (again!!)

England tried their best and played fairly, shame the same couldn’t be said for their opponents, but still the game went against us, with some questionable ref decisions, and some truly awful post match tactics by Argentina – Ah bien! Still Jamie and team won through in the Summer Nations Rugby despite an extremely hostile […]

What a Match! England are through to Quarter Finals!

Despite the thunderstorms, Azteca stadium and extremely hostile home fans, some highly questionable refereeing decisions, including a Red card and playing with 10 men, England prevailed and beat Mexico 3-2, thanks to two superb Bellingham goals and a Harry Kane penalty. So it’s on now to Norway in Miami.

Are we in for another Heatwave from this weekend

After the recent heatwave at the end of May, and just in time for National BBQ Week, it all changed and we’ve had a soggy, sorry excuse for the start of the summer season, but it looks as if we could, possibly be in for another Heatwave from this weekend, who knows?

It was a HeatWave, now its a WashOut, but?

The Spring started of pretty wet, then it all changed for National BBQ Week and we had a Heatwave, then, guess what the Week finished and the rain started, and yes its going to be raining for pretty much the first week of Gastro Alfresco, not ideal outdoor eating weather, but don’t worry, the sun […]

Heavenly Honey n’Cream Grill-glazed Nectarines

Heavenly Honey n’Cream Grill-glazed Nectarines Finally, if you needed to be told that you can char-grill fruit and don’t want to put on a couple of ounces, don’t try this, simple, but extravagant, self-indulgent, high in fat and definitely not one of your 5-a-Day, but absolutely delicious! Serving Size4 What you need Nectarines halved & […]

Enchanting Chilli & Pineapple Spare-ribs

Forget the local Chinese; this Asian Delight is a real grill-star of the Orient and I got the idea for this dish at, believe it or not a pub on Lantau Island. Simple to both prepare and BBQ, these ribs taste great being, sweet, sour and spicy all at the same time!

Brilliant Beef & Guacamole Foodie Fajitas

Brilliant Beef & Guacamole Foodie Fajitas Who said Fajitas were simple ‘street-food’, this is a ‘foodie-twist’ on a Mexican staple. The combination of piquant steak, spicy, fruity flavours balanced by a sharp creamy, cheesy taste remind me of Tequila fuelled night on the beach in the Baya. Serving Size4 What you need 500g Rump steak […]

Charming Chicken, Prosciutto & Sage Skewers

Who said skewers were only for the local kebab shop, this delicious twist on an old theme is remarkably easy to do, combining piquant chicken and prosciutto with stale, Olive Oil and Balsamic soaked rustic bread. Served with a chilled Prosecco, perfection.

Cool Coriander & Ginger Lamb chops

Lamb works really well on the Barbi and new season best of all. This recipe is a variation on a dish picked up at a small roadhouse on the way out of Bondi, the slightly fusion edge enhances the overall flavour. Serve in an upright triangle, bones to the sky!