As quickly as it started it seemed to be over. Yes Planet Elldrew is talking about summer in London. But there is something still magical as the leaves start to turn brown and litter the pavements, the suns glare is exceptionally brighter with the contrast of looming grey clouds in the distance, crisp gushes of …
We can’t tell you the number of suggestions bounced around when we decided to catch up with friends for High Tea in central London…the woes of a group committee we guess. “The Ritz?”. “Too stuffy and expensive”. “Fortnum & Mason?”. “Full of tourists” (valid point considering the Paralympics are in town). Then we remembered The …
One of the top 5 things on our to do list is to take a trip on the legendary Venice Simplon-Orient-Express train from London to Venice. Since it’s inaugural trip from Paris to Istanbul in 1883 the Orient-Express has captured the world’s imagination and is simply described as one of the ‘finest travel experiences’ – …
Arroz con Pollo y Chorizo is an amazing paella dish that’s not only easy to prepare (it pretty much cooks itself) but it will have your guests begging for more. Unlike risottos, the Spanish have mastered the skill of cooking rice that shouldn’t be stirred – a relief in Elldrew’s eyes considering we lost a …
Britain had the dress rehearsal with The Royal Wedding in 2011 so Planet Elldrew are especially looking forward to The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Celebrations next weekend. Not just because we get to have 4 days out of the office, but it will be another chance to catch-up with friends and celebrate all things British.
As Sunday evening creeps up on you, what better way to charge the batteries for the busy week ahead than with a home made Mediterranean Tapas. Stuffed Focaccia, Prosciutto, Dressed Mozzarella and Celeriac Remoulade – from Jamie Oliver’s 30-minute meals recipe book – we substituted the Focaccia with the left over Ham, Cheese & Chive Bread from last night. Packed with …
Nothing quite beats a gathering of friends for a Sunday roast at a gastropub, even better when it’s overcast. Pick the right venue and you feel the warmth and charm soak through your veins as you sit back, relax and catch-up over a glass of vino whilst deciding if you want a beef, lamb, pork, …
They say staying in is the new going out and so after a busy day putting Planet Elldrew in touch with Planet Earth we thought we deserved a delicious home cooked meal. Plus it was a chance to try a couple of Lorraine Pascale recipes we’ve been itching to sample and a good excuse to …