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Heston’s got it right

Heston’s got it right

Over a year after avidly watching the fascinating documentary on Channel 4 ‘Big Chef takes on Little Chef’ which pitches Michelin-starred chef Heston Blumenthal against a dinosaur of a director in a bid to revamp the menu and the decor, we finally made it to the Little Chef restaurant on the A303 in Popham. And are we glad we did.

My Handy Birthday Lunch

My Handy Birthday Lunch

ThermoHubby John treats Madame Thermomix to a birthday lunch at Tom Kerridge’s The Hand and Flowers in Marlow, Berkshire, back when it “only” had one Michelin star…

Tongham Tasters, an informal fun way to discover wine, locally

Tongham Tasters, an informal fun way to discover wine, locally

ThermoHubby John has always got a project on the go. And when it concerns wine tasting, I’m all for it!

Mornings are Plum Gorgeous: Plum Jam

Mornings are Plum Gorgeous: Plum Jam

Thermomix makes it fast and oh so easy to make plum jam!

Should women commandeer the coals or should men braise the burgers?

Should women commandeer the coals or should men braise the burgers?

A little essay on who should wield the tools for outdoor cooking