The Restauraphile gets all Italian!

Franco Manca has descended on Chiswick with his highly regarded Pizzeria and of course, our very own Restauraphile was there to taste it all in!  Keep Reading...

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River Cafe co-founder Rose Gray dies

It's with a sad heart that I report this week the death of River Cafe co-founder, Rose Gray. After a long battle with cancer, she finally died on Sunday 28th February 2010.

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Simple Slow Food

Slow food is a hot topic in foodie news at the moment but some of you may be feeling a little confused as to what it means. Slow Food means food that is produced to be Good, Clean and Fair.

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More slow food!

Go to my recipes page for a hearty broad bean stew, perfect to warm us up on this cold, crisp, sunny day!  So simple to make and using great British food!

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Filming on TV!

Off to film a new TV Chef Challenge style show this week!  Feeling very excited!  Will update all of you on the juicy gossip as and when I can.  Keeping my lips tightly closed for now x

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Are TV Chefs ruining industry recruits?

There was an article published on Sunday in the Scotland on Sunday, arguing that the rise of the TV Chef Celebrity is ruining recruitment in the catering industry.  What is says is that the level of recruits coming into the catering sector are more interested in celebrity and stardom rather than slogging it out in a restaurant kitchen.

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Classic Cakes just like Granny used to make

I love a good cake, biscuit, traybake, oh my gosh..

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We love Pasta!

Check out my latest pasta dish on the tips and recipes page, so yummy!  Perfect with an Italian Pino Grigio and plenty of friends.  So easy to prepare too, in under 30 minutes!

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The Restauraphile is here!

Made by the Chef is proud to introduce The Restauraphile, our know-it-all and most audacious foodie  Visiting restaurants everywhere and attackng menus with a mission.  Hold your breath whilst you read his tongue tasting reviews - go to our dedicated Restauraphile page and pay homage to his art! Keep Reading...

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Gaucho - an Argentinian Beef extravaganza

I've never been one to turn down the opportunity to immerse myself in a total meat frenzy so when the invitation came to attend a celebration of Argentinian Beef at Gaucho in Swallow Street, London, I just couldn't say no! I'm ashamed to admit, I've never been to Gaucho so was pretty impressed by the décor before I'd even got to sample the cuisine. Very chi chi and contemporary in style with opulent chandeliers and a very black and white shiny interior but with the key touches of cowhide, just so you know it's all about the beef.

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