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We ate roast pollack from St Ives with a cannellini and bacon stew, with purple sprouting broccoli on the side, and merguez spiced squash, followed by chocolate mousse and creme brulee. It was really tasty - as you can see from the pictures, the portions were large (and we didn't really need the side) and it's great value for money, with mains around £9.50-£13 and desserts £5-6.
An update to what I've already written on Laura Hart's bakery, plus a tip on how to recreate her amazing Pandoro cake
I love this place so much that I ate there twice in two days last week. I think everyone should know about the brilliance of Laura Hart's bakery, in an old Victorian railway arch by Bristol Temple Meads station.
This new section on the blog is just for me, Laura, to share hot news about anything in the world of food. Secrets that I can't wait to get off my chest include a new bakery, a great new food magazine and a brand new restaurant opening really soon...you'll hear it here first!
Laura tries out Cocoform modelling paste for making cake decorations, and stumbles on a great resource for cake makers who want to create a professional look.
A collection of 52 tips to improve your food photography. Ranging from creating a background, to changing the settings on your camera.
For those of you who like to get your recipes on the move, we have some great news! Food For Friends, Yeah is now available on the iPhone, iPod Touch, Android and Blackberry 9000 series mobiles! The site is fully mobile friendly with access to all the latest recipes and reviews, as well as the option to search and access any of the categories and archives. This will be especially useful for those of you (me included) who like to follow a recipe on your phone, while in the kitchen, or to access a list of ingredients when shopping.
Matt shares his food blogger photography tips and explains how to get the most out of your camera and setup. In this, the first part, he covers what equipment you'll need, including a camera, tripod, remote shutter release and software.
The weekend is a time when I get to cook the food I've thinking about all week. It's a time for experimentation, where a week day is reserved for quick tried and trusted recipes, and a chance to spend a little more time in the kitchen. What did you cook last weekend?