Food and Drink
Let your passion change your life
Despite our busy lives, new research shows we are still a nation driven by our hobbies and passions.
Damaging drinks culture sanctioned by employers
By encouraging workers to bond down the pub well-meaning employers could be contributing to health problems for their workforce. This is according to new research released by Aviva.
Free food for kids at Westfield London
As if the summer sales weren’t enough to put a smile on your face, Westfield London Shopping Centre will soon be launching a ‘Kids Eat for Free’ offer as part of its Summer 2010 campaign.
Blueberry Compote – Super healthy, super delicious
According to Botanists, Blueberries have been around for more than 13,000 years. Although it is the recent rise of the ‘superfood’ that has seen this fruit really come into its own.
Valentine Warner to launch Falmouth Oyster Festival
From 14 to 17 October, the picturesque seaside town of Falmouth will welcome visitors from far and wide to celebrate the annual Falmouth Oyster Festival, showcasing the diversity and quality of Cornish seafood and produce.
An authentic taste of Italy on the Portobello Road
Dri Dri, a new type of gelateria preparing gelato as it’s made in Italy, opened last week at 189 Portobello Road. Dri Dri – the affectionate nickname of founder Adriano di Petrillo – will offer a wide range of seasonal gelati to take away in small or large cups, or biscotto cones, together with proper Italian coffee and frappes.
Chocks away at the Bournemouth Air Festival
It will be chocks away in August as the chic and unique Chocolate Boutique Hotel marks its sponsorship of the UK’s biggest free aviation festival by giving away free mini chocoplanes in all its rooms.
How to prepare a healthy packed lunch
An Ofsted report on food in schools has announced that the majority of school meals are now attractive, nutritious and well prepared. However, some children do not like school meals and prefer a packed lunch.
Eat your way to a smaller carbon footprint
Team Green Britain ambassador and eco-restaurateur, Jamie Grainger-Smith, is helping inspire and encourage the British public to get greener in the kitchen with simple tips and delicious recipes for this year’s Big Lunch that won’t break the bank or eat into your time.
Reach for the Michelin Stars
Too posh for regular cookery schools? Already an accomplished cook or just keen to learn how to cook like the masters? GoLearnTo.com’s new range of cookery courses with Michelin Star chefs are guaranteed to give you kitchen envy.
Sainsbury’s Travel Money rewards nectar card holders
Sainsbury's Travel Money is rewarding Nectar Card holders with preferential exchange rates on foreign currency purchases made in Sainsbury's in-store Travel Money Bureaux.
Malaysia Night in Trafalgar Square
On 24th September 2010 a free ‘Malaysia Night’ is set to take place in Trafalgar Square.
Celebrate Bastille Day with Morgan M
Morgan M, the acclaimed French restaurant at 489 Liverpool Road in Islington is offering a special tasting menu to celebrate Bastille Day this year.
Get on the right track for great food
The Midlands leading dining card has formed an exciting new partnership that will put its members on the right track to great food and cheaper rail travel.
The crème de la crème of gourmet coffee
Sea Island Coffee Ltd., Europe’s leading specialist in exotic coffees, has launched its “rarest coffees” range for Europe, Russia and the Middle East. Sourced almost exclusively from remote islands, the coffees are extremely rare and coveted and, as a result, expensive to source and produce. Indeed, many of these coffees are completely new to European Middle Eastern palates and available for the very first time.