British Asparagus Festival

23 April – 21 May It may make your wee smell but we love asparagus. Our favourite way is gently wiped with a a little olive oil, a grind of sea salt, then popped under a hot grill for a few minutes. The British Asparagus Festival kicks off on St George’s Day, April 23, with The […]

Sausages and sawdust – a traditional butcher’s shop

McKanna Meats, Holborn What a find. A traditional butcher’s shop in an area of imposing office blocks on Theobald’s Road, just a few minutes from the heart of the West End. The staff are skilful and really know their stuff, there’s sawdust sprinkled on the floor. It’s how a proper butcher’s shop should be. Their […]