Food and Drink
Olive Branch Pub Named ‘Michelin Pub Of The Year 2008’
The Olive Branch & Beech House in Clipsham has been selected as the Michelin Pub of the Year 2008 in Michelin’s Eating Out in Pubs guide which is launched today 5 September 2007.
UK Consumers Urged To Continue Buying Fairtrade Bananas
UK consumers are being asked to continue to buy Fairtrade bananas by farmers in the Windward Islands who supply the UK Fairtrade market and have been severely affected by Hurricane Dean.
Leeds’ Famous Fab Cafe Reopens To The Public
Fab Cafe is one of the most famous bars in Leeds, with a cult following of thousands every week, and now it reopens following a complete refurbishment on Thursday 30th August 2007.
Survey Reveals British Breakfast Habits
As part of a UK-wide organic breakfast campaign, Rachel’s Organic, Britain’s leading organic dairy commissioned a YouGov survey to look into the nation’s breakfast habits. The study of over 2000 GB adults sought to gauge attitudes to organics in what is often regarded nutritionally as the most important meal of the day.
Sing For Your Supper! Autumn Lamb
Autumn lamb sets to be the hit of the season following the discovery of a unique palate pleasing performance from a man who names himself as the number one lamb fan. Forget Meatloaf, opera singer James Davey, has recorded a patriotic tribute to the dish of the season in the hope that others will join forces in singing for their supper and enjoying the fruits of our farmers’ labour.
York Food Festival 2007 - A Passion For The North East
A sparkling black-tie dinner, to be held in York’s 15th century Guildhall, will herald the start of York’s 11th Festival of Food and Drink and a ten-day celebration of good food.
Marco Pierre White Reveals His Favourite
World-famous chef Marco Pierre White named the Box Tree restaurant in Yorkshire as his ‘favourite restaurant in Britain’ during a recent visit to the kitchen where he learnt his trade.
Prism Restaurant & Bar To Host Exclusive Wine Dinner
On Thursday 13 September, Prism Restaurant & Bar will host a very special wine maker dinner in association with Wine Australia, hosted by celebrated wine maker David Hohnen. Needing little introduction, David is widely recognised as the man who brought New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc to the world’s wine stage.
Back To School With Healthy Snacks
Whether your children are starting at a new school or just starting a new academic year this autumn, you can start them off with the best intentions. As well as making sure that their uniform and school kit is all ready for action, spend some time resolving to boost their energy and brainpower levels by providing them with a healthy diet.
After Eleven Years Unchallenged, Is Ramsay Teetering?
An upheaval at the top end of the London restaurant world, revealed today, sees Gordon Ramsay’s unchallenged dominance shaken for the first time since 1997. This emerges in the survey conducted for today’s publication of Harden’s London Restaurants.
Dole Out Healthier Lunches
It’s back to school time again—but it’s not just the children who have their work cut out! Packing a healthy lunch with kid appeal can be a real challenge, but help is on hand. Dole Fruit Pots has teamed up with leading dietitian Lyndel Costain for some top tips to help keep you and your family on track.
Create Your Own Chocolate Indulgence
Ever fancied yourself as a bit of a cocktail inventor, or are you just a lover of all things chocolate? Then Giles & Posner’s new Chocolate Cocktail Drinks Maker is this year’s must have accessory for you.
Lifting The Lid On Lunch Boxes
A few years ago the biggest decision surrounding lunch boxes was whether to go with Post Man Pat or My Little Pony. Now the back-to-school ritual is much more complex, not only has there been massive changes in the style of lunch boxes but the conundrum of what you should and should not put in a lunch box continues to get increasingly complicated.
L’Olivier Launch White Wine With A Conscience
Free Run Wines is launching a new white wine from L’Olivier. Following the success of the Syrah Mourvedre from the heart of Minervois, Free Run Wines is now offering a second organic wine. Like the original red L'Olivier, the new white is made exclusively from organically grown grapes (Roussanne, Grenache Blanc and Muscat Petits Grains) and supports the Tropical Forest Trust (TFT).
Sommeliers Put Welsh Waters To The Test
Two of Wales’ best known water producers are celebrating success in an international water tasting session. Talsarn based, Llanllyr Water Company, and fellow Ceredigion producer, Ty Nant Spring Water Ltd from Bethania were among 26 waters from across the world which were put to a blind test by drinks magazine, Imbibe.