Category Archives: Foodie Finds

Dinner on the Victoria Line

Posted on April 22, 2019 by walthamstowfoodies

For 50 years the Victoria Line has been carrying weary commuters to and fro, from Walthamstow to central London and beyond. Over the years I’ve eaten breakfast and lunch on the move underground – but never dinner on the tube. … Continue reading →

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Fresh & fantastic pizza!

Posted on September 8, 2018 by walthamstowfoodies

Today I am trying out the WordPress App. I’m not convinced yet that I can write a proper post on my phone. So I’ll start with something simple, A shout out for our friends at the Italian Bakery at Le … Continue reading →

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Peruvian adventures in Seven Sisters

Posted on April 22, 2018 by walthamstowfoodies

  If this weather has you dreaming of hot sunshine and tropical beaches, instead of booking the first flight to Rio, jump on the tube to Seven Sisters at the weekend for a taste of Latino life. Directly outside the … Continue reading →

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A slice of Sardinia – the Italian Bakery at Le Delice

Posted on February 1, 2018 by walthamstowfoodies

Summer may feel a long way off, but for a slice of Italian sunshine head to Hoe Street. It’s exciting times in January in the Stow with the opening of the new Lidl’s store and the Italian Bakery at Le … Continue reading →

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Happy Chinese New Year at Sheng High

Posted on January 29, 2017 by walthamstowfoodies

  Happy Chinese New Year – welcome to Year of the Rooster! Have you tried Sheng High at the E17 Village Market? Felix Tse has been cooking outdoors every Saturday since October, and he’s still there braving the freezing January temperatures … Continue reading →

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Little Saigon – Leytonstone

Posted on July 10, 2016 by walthamstowfoodies

At the Green Man end of Leytonstone High Road, amongst the delights of Matalan, Wetherspoons and McDonalds, there are some great new foodie places including the Wild Goose Bakery for a delicious brunch, All You Read is Love – Danish … Continue reading →

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Walthamstow Wild Garlic Pesto

Posted on May 8, 2016 by walthamstowfoodies

What’s this? Wild Garlic!… well, I say wild, it grows in pots in a shady corner of our little back garden in Walthamstow annually from March until about June. After a bit of googling to make sure I wasn’t poisoning … Continue reading →

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Wild Walthamstow Jam

Posted on August 7, 2015 by walthamstowfoodies

We love foraging – or “scrumping” as a friend still calls it. Free food, endless recipe possibilities, a chance of food poisoning if you get it wrong and the reminiscent childhood thrill of adventure! I’ve always got a carrier bag … Continue reading →

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Brazilian food & football fever

Posted on June 12, 2014 by walthamstowfoodies

With the football fever of the World Cup 2014 about to kick off, I thought this would be a good time to post about our local Walthamstow Brazilian butchers and deli, Boi Na Brasa and Ki Delicia. Everything seems to be … Continue reading →

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Gluten-free bread workshop

Posted on September 23, 2013 by walthamstowfoodies

It was one of our Supperclub nightmares – a gluten-free guest! But I know now that we’d manage if it ever happened, because when one of the Walthamstowfoodies had to go wheat-free for a while, we decided to sign up … Continue reading →

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Our top 5 favourite cook books

Posted on August 3, 2013 by walthamstowfoodies

The Walthamstowfoodies LOVE cook books. We have hundreds – one of the reasons we moved was to re-house all these books in a bigger kitchen space. A perfect summer Sunday morning is lazing around in the garden with a pot of fresh coffee, a … Continue reading →

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Wild garlic pesto

Posted on May 6, 2013 by walthamstowfoodies

I was so excited when I spotted wild garlic for sale (£1 each) at the Sunday Farmers Market this weekend – so of course had to buy two bunches. I love supporting local shops and markets but I felt a … Continue reading →

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