You might not know the name Meena Pathak but I am sure you know her products. Pataks is the name of the company she has helped to prominence, and those little jars and packets are in every supermarket both in the UK and around the world. The distinctive labels indicate quality foods that have a…

Meena Pathak Celebrates Indian Cooking – review The name sounds familiar. Well, it will do to any of us who buy the celebrated Patak’s range of Indian sauces and condiments. They grace every supermarket and are easily recognisable by their diamond-shaped logo. Considered some of the best commercial sauces around, I even have Indian friends who periodically use them. That must surely…

500 Cookies by Philippa Vanstone – review Now, I am not a girl with an overly sweet tooth. I can pass up a slice of most cakes without so much as a backward glance… but cookies, or biscuits if you are British, that’s a different story. The appeal of a cookie is its size. They offer a delicious sweet treat in just…

Chinese Cookery by Ken Hom – review Zeen – Flavour of India – restaurant review Zeenat Harnal began work in the hospitality industry in 1980 as a management trainee within the Taj Group of Hotels in India. This is a prestigious chain which has given the world some of the most enthusiastic and talented managers and chefs. Zeenat moved from Mumbai to Bangalore where she took up a post of…

The Lyle’s Golden Syrup Cookbook by Paul Hartley – review Cook Yourself Thin – Quick and Easy – cookbook review Turkish Cooking by Tess Mallos – review I am so surprised that there are not more Turkish cookbooks around. It’s a cuisine that has had a huge influence on the entire Mediterranean region. Even if you have never taken a holiday in Turkey you will be sure to recognise some of the dishes. The names might change from country to country but…

The Slow Cooker Cookbook by Gina Steer – review I have, dear reader, in my possession, one of the original slow cookers or crockpots. It isn’t a thing of beauty and the pot doesn’t come apart to put in the dishwasher. It’s a large capacity brown lump that has been used hundreds of times over the past 25 years. So what is the appeal…

Black Pudding and Foie Gras by Andrew Pern – review This is a magnificent volume that leads you to expect something special before you even open the cover. Black Pudding and Foie Gras is a vision of brown suede, evocative photography and a bunch of very tasty recipes. Andrew Pern is the author and chef who plates many a serving of Black Pudding and Foie…

Healthy and Delicious by Reader’s Digest – review Fat Bloke Slims by Bruce Byron – review The Organic Pharmacy by Margo Marrone – review The Top 100 Healing Foods by Paula Bartimeus – review Handmade Breads by Ciril Hitz – review Whilst it’s true that there are more of us baking bread these days, it’s also evident that there are many more who think of bread making as a mix of alchemy and terror. Homemade Breads by Ciril Hitz will offer a wealth of new recipes for the experienced baker and lots of advice and hand-holding…

Charcuterie and French Pork Cookery by Jane Grigson – review This book has been around for a good many years and that’s a good indication that it’s a worthwhile read. You can bet that any book that is reprinted as many times as Charcuterie and French Pork Cookery is a winner with the public. I have been looking forward to delving into the pages and…

Fast Chicken – Australian Women’s Weekly – review So what’s Fast Chicken? Nothing to do with shop-bought Fast Food. This is seriously good food and made in less time than waiting for a take-away or, more probably, walking to the high street for some fried chicken originating from some southern state in the good ol’ US of A. Fast Chicken is one volume…
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