setting the table for brunch with friends

tomatoes and basil for roasting

portabella mushrooms, smeared with garlic butter awaiting a…

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So sorry about the pun, I couldn’t resist. Anyway... I’ve got my second secret supper coming up next week. My mind is occupied with thoughts of recipes. While I do not want a theme as such, I am looking to the middle east for influence. The heat of cumin and coriander…

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Yes, I’m new to the supper club scene but it has been a baptism of fire. I’ve picked up a few tips along the way that will help anyone thinking of turning their living room into a restaurant.



1. There is no such thing as a ‘soft launch’ when it comes to supper clubs.



I had nice ideas about trying out my… Continue

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What a hectic day it's been, but it's all coming together now.

There was a great…

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Guests confirmed.

Menu finalised.

Food ordered.

Tableware organised.

Table linen laundered.

Signage in place.

Deep clean of flat complete...

I feel calm one minute and gut wrenchingly nervous the…

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Here is the menu for the Sunday Roast event. My first event! I have opted for quite a traditional menu, let's face it no one wants their Sunday lunch to be fancied up too much. 

 

It's been very interesting talking to suppliers and finding out the breadth and quality of produce available locally. The beef will be from Hugh Grierson's Organic farm, most (if not…

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