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**THE COOKBOOK: Rachel Khoo’s Kitchen Notebook **
Rachel Khoo is back with a beautiful new cookbook that is full of bright and breezy recipes, in her easy going style. I particularly love her slow roasted pork belly with redcurrants here. £20 Amazon
THE CHOCOLATES: Paul A Young
If you’re in need of a little special something for Valentines Day, my favourite chocolatier is too the rescue. Paul’s stunning truffle collection will whizz you around the world with the flavours from Lisbon to London. 9 truffles £15.50, Paul A Young.
THE VALENTINES GIFT: Moët Gift Set
This is the ultimate Valentines Day gift for that VERY special person. A stunning box set, complete with a bottle of Moët Rosé Impérial and two beautiful glasses. £110 from moet.com
THE PANCAKES: Pancakes at Foxlow
Forget flipping your own pancakes onto the floor, get down to Foxlow for a pancake day breakfast to remember. Feast on a savoury cheese and ham, bourbon caramel or classic lemon and sugar pancakes. To book, email table@foxlow.co.uk or click here.
THE POP UP: Ceru
I am very excited about this Leventine pop up, where Chef Tom Kime will be serving up spicy snacks from Lebanon to Turkey, with a dusting of zaatar and a shower of pomegranate seeds. Open until March. Click here for deets.
