Food and Drink
Exploring the world of artisan cheese
Patricia Michelson, founder of London-based epicurean store and café La Fromagerie, opens the door of her award winning Cheese Room to share her knowledge of the mysterious work of ‘affinage’ and explore the world of artisan cheese in her new book, Cheese - The World’s Best Artisan Cheeses.
Kick-start your New Year diet with Heinz
The Christmas festivities might be over but you can continue to enjoy great tasting food, even if you are watching your weight, as Heinz reveal their best kept secret - that Original Heinz Salad Cream contains 66% less fat per serving than standard mayonnaise.
Food fans head for Ireland
When British travellers look overseas for a culinary experience, the first port of call would usually be across the channel to France. However, more and more food fans are finding that the journey across the Irish Sea leaves their stomach just as satisfied.
Supermarkets beat banks in credit card customer satisfaction
The global financial turmoil of 2009 has hit the credit card market hard, with overall borrowing falling 3% and the number of cards in circulation dropping 8%.
Catch the love boat this Valentine's
City Cruises will be creating ripples of romance on the River Thames this Valentine's, with its romantic lunch and dinner cruises on the 13th and 14th of February 2010.
Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park introduces Daniel Boulud cuisine
Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, London will introduce the award-winning cuisine of Lyon-born chef Daniel Boulud to the UK when Bar Boulud opens in the hotel in Spring 2010. Designed as a French inspired bistro and wine bar, Bar Boulud, London will follow the successful format of Bar Boulud in New York which has achieved significant acclaim.
The Ebury hoops into 2010
The Ebury is getting set to get fit for the New Year by holding a series of fun Hula Hooping classes throughout January 2010. This latest group exercise craze to hit London is as old school as they get, and the Chelsea brasserie is offering taster sessions for those who want to get back into shape after the festive season.
Get on your bike with Victoria Pendleton
Due to start six weeks of warm weather training in Perth before March’s World Championships in Copenhagen, Victoria Pendleton - Olympic cycling champion - is encouraging a new generation to get on their bikes.
Shop price inflation up
Overall shop price inflation was up 2.2% in December, according to the BRC-Nielsen Shop Price Index.
Entrepreneurs predict dining out boom for West Midlands
Discount dining businessmen Geoff Abbott and Trevor Land are predicting a boom time for restaurants throughout the West Midlands in 2010.
Jump onboard for Valentine's Day romance
Couples planning a special day on the 14th February 2010 should jump onboard the Restaurant Ship Hispaniola for a romantic celebration.
Phuket hosts first raw food workshop
Raw food doesn't have to mean carrot and celery sticks. A new kind of raw gourmet food is gaining popularity for its unrivalled health benefits including weight loss and anti-aging. Celebrities including Demi Moore and Donna Karan have also adopted a raw food diet.
Cracking crustaceans in Key Largo
To the initiated, “stone crab claws” are the best-tasting crab in the world, and there’s no better place in the world to eat them than fresh from the ocean in the Florida Keys.
Sweeten up January with Phil Vickery’s carrot cake
It’s a new year and a new start, so we’re all looking for a fresh take on our favourite dessert – but that doesn’t always mean we know how to make it. Luckily, help is at hand with this simple step-by-step pudcast by Carnation and celebrity chef Phil Vickery.
Alcohol awareness – it’s no joke
It’s all too easy to laugh off the effects of alcohol and forget that drink can put young people in vulnerable situations.