Food and Drink
Home House Edinburgh Serves Up A Culinary Masterpiece
Home House Edinburgh, the prestigious private members club, has teamed the renowned culinary expertise of their consultant chef Martin Wishart and the artistic talents of popular contemporary artist Julie Franchetti for their forthcoming launch event – ‘art on a plate’ which debuts at the club on 19 July 2007.
White Wine Magic At Waitrose
Bordeaux leader, Dourthe is promoting its Dourthe N°1 Sauvignon Blanc 2006 at Waitrose from 12 September to 9 October. Described by Dourthe as having “ample structure with attractive acidity”, Dourthe N°1 Sauvignon Blanc 2006 is a triumph for this Bordeaux brand exuding typical fresh Sauvignon character, lots of fruit, freshness and balance.
Hampshire Vineyard Wins International Medal
Hampshire’s Wickham Vineyard Row Ash red wine has won a bronze medal at the International Wine Challenge, the first medal won by an English vineyard in this category for many years. Wickham also won Commended for its lightly oaked dry white Fumé wine, as served at the House of Commons, a fitting tribute to English Wine Week.
The Hunt For ‘Young Chef 2008’ Continues
Anna Farrell became Filippo Berio's Rotary Young Chef 2007 by producing an immaculate meal at the recent final held at Lutterworth Grammar School. Anna, from Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, and a 14-year-old student at John Colet School, produced a delicious meal to convince judge Walter Zanré (of Filippo Berio Olive Oil) and his fellow judges from Fifteen Restaurant, Peter Begg and Alberto Conti, that she was the deserved winner.
A Taste Of Summer - Sardinia Promotion Launches At Harrods
With the Bank Holiday weekend being a washout, why not visit the Harrods Food Halls for some Mediterranean inspiration? Small enough to be classified as an island but big enough to be desirable to colonise through the ages, Sardinia lies about 120 miles west of the Italian peninsula.
Try Your Hand At Jewish Cooking
Are you looking for the next new adventure in food? Why not try a bit of good old Jewish Cookery. Chicken soup has been called penicillin for the mind & body, but there is also plenty more to explore with recipes that have been adapted to the particular rules and lifestyles of the Jewish people as they have travelled the world.
Looks Good - Tastes Sublime
Harrods Food Halls are launching a new range of gourmet essentials and luxury treats. Launching in September, the new range has been developed by foodies for foodies, and draws inspiration from the original Art Nouveau architecture of the Knightsbridge Food Halls.
Whisky With A Twist
Whisky with a ‘twist’ usually refers to a dram with a hint of lemon peel. An odd addition you might think, but there are many variations and uses for the ‘water of life’.
Morrisons Launches New Pasta Range
Exclusively available from 4th July 2007, The Best Pasta range is made in Italy to a traditional, authentic recipe providing exceptional flavours and taste. The four varieties, Rigatoni, Linguine, Pappardelle and Orecchiette perfectly compliment a range of sauces, seafoods and meats.
Super Natural – A Smoothie That’s Out Of This World
Crussh Juice Bars have unveiled their latest creation - a tantalising new smoothie called the Super Natural. This mystical drink is crammed chock a block full of the world’s leading super fruits, renowned for their extremely high vitamin and mineral content and antioxidant properties.
Food & Tennis - The Perfect Match At Queens
The 2007 Artois Championships return to the prestigious Queen's Club in West London this June. The West Kensington based Club has hosted the acclaimed grass court championships tournament since 1979 for 28 consecutive years, and the 2007 fixture looks set to be more competitive than ever.
Diary Date - London Food Festival
Leading events organiser DEW Events will be launching its first consumer exhibition this year, the London Food Festival, a three day event which will take place from 7th – 9th September, showcasing over 100 regional food and drink producers.
French Summer Cuisine At Le Vacherin In Chiswick
Le Vacherin restaurant in Chiswick has once again created a delicious set menu for its diners – A Taste of Summer. This summer, customers can enjoy three sumptuous courses and a Strawberry Bellini for just £15.95. Serving classic French dishes, Le Vacherin has built a reputation for excellent cuisine in a bistro style setting and is keen to dispel assumptions that French cooking is more suitable for the winter months.
Summertime ‘Sundowner’ At The Royal Garden Hotel
What a combination - a bottle of Canard Duchêne champagne for £23.75, or a glass for £4.75, an uninterrupted panoramic view of Kensington Palace, Hyde Park and the capital’s unique skyline, all served up with the legendary courtesy of London’s favourite five star hotel.
Hands-On With World-Renowned Chefs At Taste Of Bath
Taste of Bath, the summers al fresco food festival, is less than a month away and details of the mouth-watering features are now being announced. One of the highlights taking place in the stunning Royal Victoria Park June 28 - July 1, will be The Bertinet Kitchen cookery school outpost. With a fantastic line-up of internationally renowned chefs the event is set to be the ultimate treat for serious foodies.