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Maltby Street Market

The sun is shining, the roses are in bloom and the Underground carriages are as warm as the surface of the sun. That means it’s summer time in London! It also means it’s a great time to explore the food...

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Gluten Free Spotlight/Restaurant Review: Cosme, NYC

Cosme is one of the best new restaurants in NYC. It redefines the concept of Mexican, without trying anything gimmicky. The restaurant is run by chef Enrique Olvera, a man behind numerous restaurants in Mexico, most...

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Making My Own London Gin

While I have been on dozens of distillery, winery and brewery tours, I have never actually made an alcoholic beverage. For someone who had consumed so many, I felt like it was time to give back and produce some of my...

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The Birth of a Craft Beer

The process of brewing beer always seemed pretty straight forward to me. There are only four ingredients. Barley, water, hops and yeast. And in theory, it is easy to brew at least in small amounts, like someone making...

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Springtime at London’s Markets

We like to wax poetic about the fantastic markets in London. They are truly one of the best things about the city and we make a point to visit as many as we can. When spring is springing, the markets come to life...

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How to Grill a Steak

After writing about how to cook a steak last month, I received a lot of questions about the technique. The main question that came up was what to do if you want to grill a steak, rather than cook one in a pan on the...