Food and Drink
Organic trend knocks on door of wedding scene
Blue Strawberry, the leading society wedding and party caterer, has launched its Organic Weddings Service in the UK. In line with the ever-growing consumer demand for organic, locally grown food, Blue Strawberry is recognising a new wedding trend for brides and grooms and party hosts in general, asking for organic, locally grown, sustainable weddings and parties.
Internationally acclaimed chef to create new restaurant
Ronnie Ben-Zur, owner of the new La Torretta Del Lago Resort & Spa, has reached an agreement with one of the world’s most acclaimed chefs and restaurateurs to create a signature, fine-dining restaurant on the grounds of the Lake Conroe retreat.
Sell out shallots
Shallots have steadily grown in popularity over the last few years, and sales are rising at such a pace that British shallot growers are struggling to keep up with demand. Sales in the first quarter of 2008 are up over 13% in volume on the same period last year1. Shallots are a naturally grown product, subject to the unpredictability of the British weather.
Award winning patisserie moves home
A North Wales husband and wife team, who have been baking award winning cakes and desserts from their home in Mold for the last five years, are to move into new commercial premises in Flint in May.
A taste of things to come
British Food Fortnight runs from 20th September to 5th October, and now in its seventh year, the event is the biggest national celebration of the diverse and delicious range of food that Britain produces. To mark the launch of the seventh British Food Fortnight, the organisers have produced a short film explaining why it is best to buy British food. Seen through the eyes of children, the film can be viewed from the home page of the event’s website Britishfoodfortnight.co.uk.
Aspiring chefs take on Ireland’s elite
Aspiring chefs Ciaran Cush and Samantha Freeney are to compete at Northern Ireland’s influential IFEX ChefSkill competition on behalf of Barnardo’s Northern Ireland.
Paint the town red, white and pink in Bordeaux
Bordeaux is famous for its vineyards but has so much more than just grapes on offer. This summer there are festivals galore and the region has something to delight everyone: culture, sport, history, music. Satiate your appetite with local delicacies and quench your thirst with world-renowned wines. Raise your glass and join the party – read on for just a few of the festivities happening in Bordeaux between June and August 2008.
Lemony loveliness
“Another tasty treat just in time for Spring? How perfectly marvellous,” we hear you say. Yes, Frü Fruity Puds, the fruity little sister of Gü Chocolate Puds, has made another perfect pudding just for yü. Like the first swallow, new Frü Lemon Cakes herald the beginning of the spring – and you’ll want to take more than one swallow of these darlings!
Celebrity chef Phil Vickery cooks up a pudding storm
Everybody loves a good pud! From homemade apple pie to granny’s spotted dick or mum’s treacle tart, everyone’s a winner. But how often do you make home-made puds and do you really know where to start? Well don’t panic! Celebrity chef Phil Vickery is here to save the day. Over the coming months he is welcoming you in to his kitchen to take you through the simple steps to create 6 classic puddings.
Love England – Love fish and chips
St George's Day, Wednesday April 23rd, is an excuse to celebrate all things English and to mark the occasion Young’s Seafood asked the nation which dish they would most like to be tucking into to celebrate their Englishness.
London posh nosh for less dosh
Swanky London restaurants aren’t out of your price range – take advantage of their bargain set lunch menus, says The Good Food Guide London. Some highly regarded restaurants offer excellent three-course set lunch deals, often for less than a meal in a standard gastropub. Eating at these top-end establishments in the evening could cost £100 or more, so lunch for less than £20 is a steal.
Brighton restaurants hit the UK top 10
OpenTable, the leading provider of free, online restaurant reservations for diners as well as guest and table management systems for restaurants, is pleased to announce that Brighton’s Momma Cherri restaurant has made it into their Top 10 Booked Restaurant List.
Showcasing British wine entrepreneurs in France
The Wine Department of Trade Section of the French Embassy in the UK is to hold a special wine-tasting event entitled British Wine Entrepreneurs in France in central London on Tuesday 22 April 2008. The tasting will feature wine from British-owned and -run vineyards in various regions of France.
Boost Juice Bars celebrate their first anniversary
Boost Juice Bars have exceeded expectations after bursting into the UK a year ago, opening 8 bars since their launch in April 2007. The Australian retail phenomenon is enjoying huge success in the UK market and is taking the country by storm, with the bar in Manchester’s Trafford Centre proving to be their most popular juice bar in the world!
Harvey Nichols to host wine dinner with Lebanese Winery
Harvey Nichols Fifth Floor Restaurant will host a special wine dinner on Wednesday 23 April with boutique Lebanese Winery Massaya. Massaya’s three reds, two whites and rosé wines will be matched to a three course tasting dinner exclusively created by Executive Chef Jonas Karlsson. Priced at £40 per person, customers will also have the chance to meet acclaimed winemaker, Sami Ghosn on the evening.