Food and Drink

Danny Dyer heads judging team for best video to bust can recycling myths
“Myth Busting – what happens to your drinks can when it’s recycled”, the nationwide search for the best video dispelling the myths around recycling drinks cans, has launched.
The spirit of North London's finest French bistro to your door
Primrose Hill’s favourite bistro, L’Absinthe, known for offering the true taste of France since it opened nearly five years ago, has now launched its very own outside catering business bringing The Spirit of L’Absinthe to events and parties around London.

Old Amsterdam: The perfect choice for Christmas cheeseboards
With the festive season upon us, now is the time to start planning party foods and no Christmas dining occasion is complete without a traditional cheeseboard.

Food proficiency - Cooking perfected at 55
Women finally become ‘perfect cooks’ at the grand old age of 55, it has been revealed. A new study shows that by her fifties, the average woman has become proficient at throwing random ingredients together to make something delicious, and has the confidence to host a dinner party for 12.

Tours offer party groups and hens a chocoholic frolic
Enjoy a hen party or great night out with your mates in London by making it a veritable chocoholic frolic.

Celebrate the shooting season with Wild Shot British Game Soups
As the countryside reveals its glorious autumn colours, signalling the shooting season, David Oliver Fine Foods are delighted to introduce their new selection of rich and hearty Wild Shot British Game Soups, to add to their range of ready-prepared meals celebrating game and country cooking.

Mango Tree and Pan Chai expand within Harrods
Following an extremely successful first few months as part of the Harrods Food Halls, Mango Tree and Pan Chai are expanding to take over a food bar, in addition to the two restaurants already in operation.

Scientists devise formula for the perfect pint
Boffins have finally put their minds to good use, and answered an age-old question- what makes the perfect pint?
supperclub presents Hardeep Singh
As part of their new supperclub presents evenings featuring famous chefs, celebrated DJs and performance art, celebrated chef Hardeep Singh will cook an exquisite Indian themed feast on Friday 2nd November at supperclub with a perfectly themed Bollywood themed evening of entertainment.
Tortilla to open at the Strand, Bluewater Kent and Southampton
Tortilla, the largest fast-casual Mexican restaurant group in the UK and Europe, is launching three new UK sites this autumn, bringing their signature California-Mexican burritos and tacos outside of London for the first time and providing an exciting new dining option that is fresh, authentic and fantastic value for money.
Stews and hotpots on a (casse)role
It’s hot, tasty and most probably reminds you of your mum, so it’s easy to see why the humble casserole has been voted the nation’s favourite comfort food, in a survey out today.

Add some super powers to your New Year detox
After all the inevitable annual Christmas indulgence, BerryWhite organic soft drinks are set to be a firm favourite during that much needed New Year detox with its newly launched soft drinks packed full of exotic superfruits and high quality natural ingredients.

Drink to the spirit of China
Although still relatively little-known outside of its native country, the Chinese spirit baijiu is gaining a foothold among connoisseurs in the UK.

'Hello Fresh' goes nuts for National Nut Day with Nice 'n' Nutty recipe
Hello Fresh, the new service which delivers recipes and exact ingredients direct to your door, has announced it is going truly nuts on National Nut Day - October 22nd 2012 - with a specially tailored nutty recipe for its customers.

Bee keeping, bread baking and preserve making
The award winning Bedruthan Steps, perched on a cliff top overlooking the golden sands of Mawgan Porth Beach is one of Cornwall's most established hotels.