Food and Drink
The smart girls’ choice for summer get-togethers
As the temperature rises for what is predicted to be the hottest summer of the decade start planning those picnics and outdoor get-togethers the smart way with Entwine - a range of deliciously light, fruity spritzers and fizzes, designed to delight your taste buds, without piling on the pounds.
Swap your hedge for veg for a garden with a difference
Michelle Obama is doing it in the White House, even Jamie Oliver is at it, so get on board with the hottest garden trend for summer 09 and swap your rose bushes for lettuces for a credit conscious garden that is beautiful from your garden gate to your plate.
Harry Morgan deli launches new menu
Harry Morgan, the most famous New York Style Deli Restaurant in London, will celebrate its new menu and refurbishment with an amazing 50% off discount offer*. The offer runs at the St John’s Wood High Street restaurant from Monday 20th to Sunday 26th July.
Mangosteen – Invigoration for mind & body
Praised on the Oprah Winfrey Show and proven to invigorate the body from inside out, new super-fruit ‘mangosteen’ has the added benefit of additional life-changing attributes.
An authentic taste of the Caribbean
One of the world’s most versatile drinks, rum is also intrinsically linked with the history and culture of its origins in the Caribbean.
A taste of Ibiza
Think of Ibiza and what comes to mind? Sunsets, beautiful beaches and people to match, the best dance music and partying on the most hedonistic island in the world. Imagine this Balearic ‘melange’ encapsulated in a bottle and there you have the seductive new drink - Ibiza Ice.
Michelin starred chef heads to Warwickshire food event
Simon Haigh, the Michelin starred Executive Head Chef at the Mallory Court Hotel, has been appointed Chair of the Judging Panel for the prestigious 2009 Coventry & Warwickshire Food and Drink Awards.
Barbe-nicking – A new trend to sweep Britain?
A new trend is set to sweep the UK this summer - ‘barbe-nicking’- a combination of barbecuing and picnicking as Brits combine two of our nation’s favourite credit crunching, al fresco activities, according to research – bringing a new element to the staycation.
Jacob’s Creek named top winery
Jacob’s Creek has been named the number one winery in the world for 2008 based on the wines receiving 219 awards at major shows around the world in 2007/08.
Cadbury Dairy Milk launches this season’s ‘must-have’
To celebrate the return of the Caramel Bunny, Cadbury Dairy Milk has teamed up with renowned fashion accessory designer, Jo Blake, to create a limited edition run of pink bows that will hit shop shelves this summer.
Celebrate Independence Day at Planet Hollywood
The world-famous Planet Hollywood has opened a new restaurant and bar on the Haymarket, giving Londoners the perfect venue to celebrate Independence Day in true US style.
Secret picnic in the park for London workers
A free weekday lunchtime Picnic in the Park will be held in early July at a secret location in central London. As well as free picnic lunches for the first 2,000 people, a jazz band and giant garden games, there will be a 'sunshine zone' for sun worshippers and a 'chill-out zone' where you can kick back on a hay bale and flick through a selection of magazines.
Acclaimed chef cooks up a taste of sea life
The seaside town of Portsoy is proud of its fishing heritage and every July the town pays homage to its maritime roots by hosting the Scottish Traditional Boat Festival.
Phil Vickery imparts more pudding wisdom
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. Phil is here to impart some pudding wisdom and help you create 12 fantastic classics, one pudcast a month.
The ultimate guide to good taste
If you have ever felt outwitted by a wine list, lost the battle with an artichoke or mistaken a Pinot Grigio for a Pinot Noir, then you’ll appreciate that having the right knowledge to hand makes all the difference to an evening of good food, drink and entertainment.