Food and Drink
BBC re-commissions Saturday Kitchen Live
BBC Daytime has commissioned a further three series of Saturday Kitchen Live for BBC One. The new commission takes the series up until early 2012. The weekly show presented by James Martin features top chefs cooking live in the studio for a celebrity guest along with edited highlights of some of the best of the BBC's cookery archive.
The spirit of summer
Rémy Martin’s Coeur de Cognac is the ideal spirit for summer because of its fruity, yummy taste. Its refreshing served over ice, and it can be enjoyed as an aperitif or alongside alfresco meals. Try it this summer with your dessert or simply unwind with a glass at the end of a busy day.
Keep your cool with Cornish ice cream
Put on your flip-flops, don your shades and enjoy a deliciously decadent scoop this summer. With fingers crossed for a scorching summer this year, Kelly’s Ice Cream is sure to be the perfect treat.
The oldest smoker in town
Thursday 11th June sees an exclusive guest appearance by 4th generation family owned salmon smoker, Forman & Son, at The Covent Garden Real Food Market.
A taste of the Med in South London
Nar, Vauxhall’s newest restaurant and bar opens to bring a touch of the Mediterranean to South London. Located beneath the railway arches of Albert Embankment, Nar Restaurant and Bar is a surprising and welcome addition to the restaurant scene in this corner of South London.
The pudding master class continues
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. This month, join Phil as he gives step-by-step instructions on how to make a healthy version of the Italian classic – Tiramisu.
Bloggers dish out advice in Covent Garden
In a UK first, this June sees the launch of the Food Bloggers Stall at The Covent Garden Real Food Market. Every Thursday from June 4th until 6th August 2009, world leading food experts will be dishing out some of their favourites and sharing top tips and food insights at the Covent Garden Food Bloggers Stall.
Body painted beauty reveals her five-a-day
tibits celebrated the launch of National Vegetarian Week in style, 18th – 24th May at tibits Heddon Street W1, with a spectacular piece of living art that looked good enough to eat. A body painted beauty revealed her five-a-day at the fantastic vegetarian restaurant - a real feast for the eyes.
Learn the art of Sushi at Chino Latino
Following the introduction of its new menu, the award-winning Pan Asian restaurant Chino Latino in Nottingham is offering a sushi masterclass.
Traditional recipes in Vogue as recession bites
The eating habits of the nation are changing according to one of the UK's top recipe websites. MyDish.co.uk has been monitoring recipe downloads of its 105,000 regular monthly users during the last 12-months and the ongoing recession appears to be impacting the types of dishes individuals and families are preparing and eating at home.
West-end style Indian cuisine hits Surrey
Anyone who thought that the suburban enclave of Kingston, Surrey, was nothing but a culinary desert, had better think again. The launch of Roz ana, a modern 70-seater Indian restaurant, brasserie and lounge bar, has got everyone talking about its quality cooking and buzzing ambience.
Planet Hollywood launches in Haymarket
The world-famous Planet Hollywood is opening a new £5 million restaurant and bar on the Haymarket, London SW1 with a star-studded launch party in June 2009.
An easy summer dessert
The clever makers of Baileys have come up with a delicious new way to enjoy your favourite tipple this summer - Baileys Scoop! A simple combination of two gorgeous ingredients – ice cream and Baileys Irish Cream - Baileys Scoop is a light, great-tasting treat to enjoy on your own or with friends this summer.
Wrap it up at Nando’s
The wraps are off – well actually they’re on – as Peri-Peri chicken pioneers Nando’s officially launch their new Wraps in restaurants nationwide.
Rhubarb, rhubarb, rhubarb
The first young, pink and tender stems of early rhubarb have been available for a few weeks and John Topham, celebrated owner/chef at the noted General Tarleton Inn at Ferrensby, close to both York and Harrogate, is busy devising new and original recipes using this lovely fruit for his restaurant and bar menus that change daily to reflect the pick of the catch or crop that day.