Food and Drink
Slow Food movement celebrates 20 years in December
The very first worldwide Terra Madre Day is to be held on December 10, 2009 to celebrate locally produced food that is good, clean and fair: food that tastes good and is produced without harming the environment and taking social justice issues into consideration.
Enjoy an effortless Christmas
Don’t let Christmas entertaining get on top of you this year - sit back and relax with Christmas food that’s easier than ever to prepare.
Le Méridien Al Aqah launches chic new Italian restaurant
Le Méridien Al Aqah Beach Resort has this month launched Sapore, its latest dining outlet, a stylish Italian restaurant which was created at a cost of AED nine million to complement the resort’s existing restaurants.
Passion is high on the menu this winter at Häagen-Dazs Leicester Square
Luxury ice cream maker, Häagen-Dazs, is upping the ice cream stakes this winter with the launch of a new Limited Edition flavour – Mascarpone, Passion Fruit & Truffles – as well as the take-out Crepe Cone, available exclusively at the Leicester Square shop from 9th November.
Celebrities line-up to model official BBC Children in Need t-shirt
The official t-shirt for BBC Children in Need 2009 has been launched across ASDA stores. A host of celebrities are lending their support to the campaign including Peaches Geldof, Liz McClarnon and Zoe Lucker - and a donation from every t-shirt sold will go towards improving the lives of disadvantaged children across the UK.
Healthy, hearty, winter warmer recipes
Try some new recipe ideas that will warm you up and keep you going in these colder months. These recipes are healthy and inspiring and full of the natural goodness of oats that will sustain you through chilly weather without piling on the pounds. They are also ideal if you want hot food with some fibre and wholegrain carbohydrate content to share with family and friends.
Häagen-Dazs brings festive cheer to Leicester Square
The Häagen-Dazs shop will offer visitors to Leicester Square delicious hot Christmas drinks for free next Tuesday, 24th November, to mark the launch of its partnership with Make-A-Wish Foundation UK and help the charity grant magical wishes this Christmas.
Natural antioxidants in your coffee cup
Most of us have heard of antioxidants (over nine in 10 if you want to get technical) but far fewer are aware how good they are for us. In fact, around one third of Brits have no idea whether they’re good for them or not.
New Turkish style restaurant opens in London
Tike Istanbul, Grill & Bar has recently opened on the ground and first floors of the Richard Rogers designed Lloyds Register building, adjacent to Fenchurch Street Station in London EC3. A proven favourite with the young professionals of Istanbul, it has already caught the attention of London’s discerning Turkish community.
Indian Zest in Sunbury to hold ‘Goan Food Fiesta’
Following the success of the Biryani Festival in September, Indian Zest restaurant in Sunbury will be hosting a Goan Food Festival from 18th to 28th November 2009.
Bake your own Pudsey Bear for Children in Need
This year for BBC’s Children in Need appeal, you can bake your very own Pudsey Bear at ASDA! Until the campaign’s big appeal night on November 20th, customers can pick up a free “Bake the Bear” kit in store which has inside a Pudsey cookie cutter, some money off coupons and some delicious gingerbread recipes in it.
How to avoid the bill-paying battle
Are you the sort of person who always trying to prevent World War III every time your friends go out for dinner? Doug orders a dessert as well as a main, Amy’s driving and won’t pay for booze and the waitress is getting impatient. Dividing the bill can make the night end on a sour note.
Enjoy a very merry Christmas at Covent Garden
This festive season, Covent Garden’s ‘A Very Merry Christmas’ offers old-fashioned nostalgia. Recognizing it has been a hard year for most, A Very Merry Christmas will provide a warm, traditional and family-focussed programme of events that will warm the heart and soul, while spreading Christmas cheer to all.
Wine expert predicts Champagne rush this Christmas
A Leamington wine expert has warned Champagne lovers to “buy early” if they want to ensure their Christmas has that extra sparkle. Alastair MacBrayne is predicting a mad rush for the bubbly as people use Christmas celebrations as a reason to forget the recession.
Out with the new and in with the old
Can you imagine walking into your local supermarket to find all your favourite, tried and tested – and trusted – brands had changed? Most of us would feel shocked, disappointed and probably bewilderment at what to buy instead. But just how far would you go to save your favourite brands from changing or vanishing off shelves completely?