Food News
SoCo soul food
The month of February is party time in New Orleans and as the annual carnival - Mardi Gras - hits the streets with thousands of revellers celebrating the last day before Lent, Southern Comfort is bringing a taste of New Orleans to the UK in February with their SoCo Social Mardi Gras month, including a series of free parties bringing the sounds, sights and flavours of Mardi Gras to London, Manchester and Glasgow.
Something to celebrate
Rococo Chocolates is moving into its 25th year with a brand new website. The Rococo Chocolates website and online store, Rococochocolates.com, has had a complete redesign!
Divine flies high with Virgin Atlantic
Divine Chocolate muffins are now available as an exclusive complimentary snack on Virgin Atlantic flights worldwide. Divine, the leading Fairtrade chocolate brand, which is co-owned by cocoa farmers, has been chosen by Virgin as an exclusive treat for its passengers on all Atlantic flight routes. The airline is aiming to offer two million muffins over the course of the next year.
Britains love Parma Ham
It must be love: the British devoured over 12 million packets of Parma Ham last year, making us the biggest consumers of pre-sliced Parma Ham in the world outside off Italy! Our love affair with Parma Ham is truly extraordinary with a huge increase in sales year on year with a 27% increase in 2007.
Fresh inspiration from celebrity chef Nick Nairn
If you feel in need of fresh inspiration in the kitchen then look no further than these three new recipes from celebrity TV chef and top cookery school owner Nick Nairn.
Harvey Nichols launches exclusive range of Olive Oils
From January 2008, Harvey Nichols will exclusively launch a range of naturally aromatic olive oils created by Ferran Adria of El Bulli Restaurant, priced at £6.50 (200ml). In partnership with expert Spanish oil-maker Borges, the Michelin starred chef has devised eight different infused oils and dressings to accompany an assortment of dishes.
Novelli to hit the table at Genting Stanley Casinos
The nation’s favourite French chef and TV personality Jean-Christophe Novelli today announced the signing of an exclusive partnership with Genting Stanley to continue its drive to premiumise its restaurant offer across the UK’s largest casino operation.
Multi-million pound success for Findus and Novelli
Following the multi-million pound success of the Findus Novelli frozen meal solutions Britain’s favourite French chef and Findus are proud to announce the launch of a limited edition range of indulgent dishes available in select Tesco stores from February 2008.
A recipe to spice up your diet
A chunky winter soup is like a meal in a bowl. Not only is it warming and delicious, but full of goodness and low in fat – perfect for countering Christmas over-indulgence. What's more, this comforting dish is quick and easy to prepare in about half an hour.
A tasty weekend brunch
Tasty little baked florentines are perfect for a lazy weekend brunch with your loved one. Delicious and yet quick and easy to make – simply place spinach and succulent chunks of canned wild Alaska salmon into individual buttered dishes. Pour over a mixture of beaten egg, milk and crème fraiche, sprinkle with cheese and bake in the oven until golden brown.
Award-winning Indian cuisine moves into delis
Award-winning Indian food producer Mignon Johnson is moving her Moorkhana range of meals into specialist delicatessens across the Westcountry.
A romantic twist on cheese
Cheese is a natural aphrodisiac*, so what better way to get in the mood with your loved one this Valentine’s Day than by trying ‘Tickler with…Love’, exclusive to Morrisons.
Fancy Nancy - Grand Finales for every occasion
Couture cake designer and maker Juliet Sear has left Little Venice Cake Company in order to set up her own venture. Fancy Nancy creates individually designed cakes of the highest quality and is the next big thing in the couture cake world.
Banish burns on Pancake Day
Pancake Day is a great opportunity to have family fun flipping pancakes and creative time making fillings and toppings. But take care to avoid hazards such as burned fingers from touching the pan and burns to the hands and forearms from poorly flipped pancakes.
Balsamic vinegar is all white for 2008
Mediterranean specialist Belazu has launched a delicious White Balsamic at Sainsbury’s to add a twist to dressings and sauces. Carefully developed by the company’s quality balsamic producer in Modena, the White Balsamic Condiment was originally created for chefs who wanted the rich taste, fruit and aroma of a balsamic vinegar but without the dark colour.