Food and Drink
A muesli with green credentials
So you think muesli is muesli is muesli? Well not anymore - Alara’s new Organic Date with Cacao Muesli not only tastes great, but its jam packed full of healthy ingredients - and its green credentials make it much more than your average breakfast cereal.
A real food stop-off for Londoners
The Covent Garden Real Food Market, now firmly established as a top, weekly foodie stop-off for Londoners, is to extend its tenure on the Piazza to run throughout the year from springtime through to Christmas.
Sweet taste of success in Leamington Spa
The Royal Leamington Spa Food & Drink Festival, which took place on Saturday 29 and Sunday 30 August, has been hailed an outstanding success. Attracting around 12,000 people, the two day Festival even surpassed last year’s visitor numbers.
Come rhyme with me - how to cook fish and chips
Despite increasing numbers of celebrity chefs, cooking shows and campaigns to improve the nation’s diet, research reveals that 27% of Brits still don’t feel confident in the kitchen. In fact, one in 10 of us admit we simply can’t remember the ingredients for British classics such as Yorkshire puddings.
Festive cocktails with the spirit of Christmas
If you’ve spent all summer turning your garden into an after hours haven why not make the most of it during the winter too? Just because Jack Frost is nipping at your toes doesn’t mean that you can’t still enjoy your outside area, warm things up by inviting friends and family round for an outdoor BBQ.
Coffee keeps Britain working
Every working day Brits are depriving themselves of a whopping 7.3 million hours of down time – with 50% of us taking less than half an hour on average for lunch*. New research by Lyons Coffee delves into the vagaries of office habits, highlighting the importance of breaks.
Levi Roots adds some Jamaican spice to teatime
Add some flavour to teatimes with new Reggae Reggae Chicken Chargrills, made with the famous sauce from Levi Roots, who has teamed up with Birds Eye to add some Jamaican spice to the range.
Britons’ favour Barack over the Beckhams
In the aftermath of Obama fever Brits are embracing current affairs and it seems politicians are now forming an integral part of popular culture, according to new research commissioned by coffee machine manufacturer De’Longhi.
Norfolk Food Festival breaks at Titchwell Manor
Foodies going along to the Norfolk Food Festival between 19 September and 4 October can treat themselves to an overnight stay at Titchwell Manor Hotel, near Brancaster from just £110 B&B per night for two sharing a double/twin room.
How to pull off a last minute summer cocktail party
Predicting the moods of the British summer weather can be a tough job. Looking at the weather forecast often proves to be a futile exercise, and that puts many off planning any kind of garden party. But what if the clouds suddenly clear, a balmy evening is on the cards, and you want to make the most of it?
Phil Vickery makes Knickerbocker Glory
Everyone has their favourite pudding but not everyone knows how to make them! However, help is here in the form of Celebrity Chef Phil Vickery and Carnation. Phil imparts his pudding wisdom to help you create scrumptious desserts, with a new pudcast each month. This month please join Phil as he gives step-by-step instructions on how to make a simple and delicious Knickerbocker Glory.
Scottish seafood restaurant wins MSC certification
An award-winning Scottish seafood restaurant is scaling the heights in its championing of sustainable fishing.
Lincolnshire hosts fine food market
Stately food will be on offer during the August Bank Holiday at Burghley Fine Food Market staged against the backdrop of one of England’s grandest Elizabethan houses.
Wok your way to good health
Whether it’s quick meals that need fitting into a hectic schedule, a colourful and exotic culinary spread to impress friends and family or additional help in maintaining a balanced and healthy diet, Chinese cuisine offers something for anyone’s lifestyle.
The perfect summer desert – Pear and Almond Tart
The ideal summer dessert is one which can be made using the very best of our fabulous British fresh fruit when it is at its best. Home grown pears are one of the most under-rated fruits – they are so versatile and their delicious texture can add interest to so many dishes – sweet and savoury.