Food News
Kiwi chef on menu for Australian TV show
One of New Zealand’s most talented award-winning chefs will star on SKY’s Food TV this weekend as a guest chef on Paul Mercurio’s cooking show Mercurio’s Menu.
Chinese revealed as nation's favourite cuisine
An Indian curry has long been assumed as the nation's taste of choice when it comes to eating ethnic cuisine. However, a report from Mintel* suggests the nation's most popular ethnic food is Chinese, beating its nearest rival Indian cuisine by 12%.
Enjoy fish - it’s only natural
Sometimes the best things in life are simple and just come naturally - bangers and mash, bubble and squeak and now Young’s Naturally Delicious Fish.
iPhone your way to gourmet dining
Building on the success of the ‘Michelin guide Restaurants’ iPhone applications for France and Europe, Michelin has announced the launch of four new titles in Europe covering Germany, Spain & Portugal, Italy and the United Kingdom; and two in the United States for New York and San Francisco.
How parent power makes a difference to kids’ diets
When it comes to our children, we always want what's best for them, be it from what they eat and drink, to education, to where they play and what they watch on TV. It may not always be possible to check everything they eat and drink and many of us may worry that they are consuming all the wrong things.
Celebrate the flavours of summer
As the sun splits through the sky, and a gentle breeze blows through your blinds, close your eyes and pretend you are abroad. Even just for a moment, as you let the gentle aroma of summer inspire you to make a delicious recipe.
Curry company in ‘cool’ new deal with Tesco
South Wales ready-meal producer, The Authentic Curry Company, is ‘hotting up’ freezer cabinets in Tesco stores across Wales.
Alara Wholefoods win Camden Eco Award
Alara Wholefoods have just won the Outstanding Achievement Award 2009 for Environmental Excellence in Camden.
Cooking for the perfect night in
The time-honoured tradition of having a big night in - which many of us feared was being lost - is high on people's agendas again. It seems we all want to gather our family and friends and get them over to ours for a night in of delicious dinner, but just don't think we can.
A matter of taste
Have you ever wondered why certain combinations of flavours work so well together whilst others will leave you unsatisfied? Why do we love to eat the foods that other people hate and hate to eat the foods they love? According to new research, it’s all down a subtle combination of taste, smell and, most importantly, our individual memories and emotions.
Brits spice up home cooking
Tales of economic woe might mean we are holding back on expense by dining out less but saving money doesn't mean we have to save on quality and flavour. In fact, whilst we are eating out less as a nation, new research shows that we are also becoming more adventurous in the kitchen.
Slow Food UK to take up London HQ
Slow Food UK is to make a fresh start and take a big step forward. The Slow Food movement was founded in the 1980s by charismatic Italian Carlo Petrini and has members the length and breadth of the UK championing the cause of good, clean and fair food.
‘You be the judge’ says organic food company
Alara Wholefoods Ltd, one of the country’s biggest organic muesli producers, were the world’s first accredited organic cereal company, the first fair trade cereal company and have just become the first zero waste food business in the UK.
Local mama wins search for Italian food ambassador
The wisdom of Italian Mamas is recognised throughout the world and who better to pass on this knowledge to the nation than the women themselves. Giovanni Rana has recently undertaken a nationwide search to find a team of women who represent the epitome of Italian mamas.
UK's best cuppa and bacon sarnie revealed
Four independent venues have been awarded titles for their bacon sandwiches, tea and toilets in the first ever AA Patrol Approved UK awards.