Author Archives: saltounite

It’s been a while since I’ve written on this blog and I thought what better time to talk about budget wine than the lead-up to Christmas? Whether you are about to get tipsy at a work Christmas Party, currently nursing … Continue reading →

Food Firstly, I hope I didn’t mislead anyone into thinking this would be about cooking. I do not cook unless pushed. I have various several variations for cheese on toast (with tomato purée base, or Marmite or chilli oil, with … Continue reading →

In an exciting departure from just talking about food, this series of blog entries explore a more holistic look at living in London on the cheap starting with Beauty. (Day 2 looks at food though obvs…)   London College of Beauty currently … Continue reading →

I’m excited about having won tickets to Taste of London later this week. But I’m even more excited about Rioja Tapas Fantasticas on 25th and 26th June (a wine and Spanish food festival sponsored by Rioja Wine unsurprisingly).  I went … Continue reading →

Firstly, this weekend at Southbank – huge amount of tea and coffee tastings. There was even mention of macaroons. Say the ‘M’ word and I’m yours. http://www.teacoffeefestival.com/whats-on/ Secondly, the website below shows some of the best delis near Brixton. I … Continue reading →

This article by Guardian food critic Jay Rayner discusses one of the restaurants in the newly regenerated Brixton village (right by Brick Box of the amazing pancakes): http://www.guardian.co.uk/lifeandstyle/2011/may/01/jay-rayner-restaurant-review-kaosan I’ve not tried it but it is now top of my list for … Continue reading →

Cafe/ ‘arts hub’/ place of interactive installations ya-di-yah – basically this place is ALL ABOUT THE CREPES. http://www.thebrickbox.co.uk/ I would recommend the cheese and garlic mushroom galette followed by ‘hazel choc’ – a crepe of delights, wafer thin pastry encasing … Continue reading →