Speciality Foods
Slow Food movement celebrates 20 years in December
The very first worldwide Terra Madre Day is to be held on December 10, 2009 to celebrate locally produced food that is good, clean and fair: food that tastes good and is produced without harming the environment and taking social justice issues into consideration.
Passion is high on the menu this winter at Häagen-Dazs Leicester Square
Luxury ice cream maker, Häagen-Dazs, is upping the ice cream stakes this winter with the launch of a new Limited Edition flavour – Mascarpone, Passion Fruit & Truffles – as well as the take-out Crepe Cone, available exclusively at the Leicester Square shop from 9th November.
Natural antioxidants in your coffee cup
Most of us have heard of antioxidants (over nine in 10 if you want to get technical) but far fewer are aware how good they are for us. In fact, around one third of Brits have no idea whether they’re good for them or not.
New Turkish style restaurant opens in London
Tike Istanbul, Grill & Bar has recently opened on the ground and first floors of the Richard Rogers designed Lloyds Register building, adjacent to Fenchurch Street Station in London EC3. A proven favourite with the young professionals of Istanbul, it has already caught the attention of London’s discerning Turkish community.
Indian Zest in Sunbury to hold ‘Goan Food Fiesta’
Following the success of the Biryani Festival in September, Indian Zest restaurant in Sunbury will be hosting a Goan Food Festival from 18th to 28th November 2009.
Enjoy a very merry Christmas at Covent Garden
This festive season, Covent Garden’s ‘A Very Merry Christmas’ offers old-fashioned nostalgia. Recognizing it has been a hard year for most, A Very Merry Christmas will provide a warm, traditional and family-focussed programme of events that will warm the heart and soul, while spreading Christmas cheer to all.
Wine expert predicts Champagne rush this Christmas
A Leamington wine expert has warned Champagne lovers to “buy early” if they want to ensure their Christmas has that extra sparkle. Alastair MacBrayne is predicting a mad rush for the bubbly as people use Christmas celebrations as a reason to forget the recession.
Christmas tips and treats in the Cotswolds
Christmas is coming to Farncombe Estate near Broadway in the Cotswolds, from Sunday 22 November. This privately owned 300-acre estate will be hosting a Christmas Art and Craft Fair exhibiting work by course programme tutors as well as other local craftspeople.
Head out (to your kitchen) for a curry
Why is it we always feel that we have to go out to get a delicious, authentic-tasting curry? Whether it’s the neighbourhood Indian restaurant that knows your favourite dish by memory or the local curry house that you have on speed dial, there’s something that keeps you from trying to prepare the food yourself.
Holidaymakers advised “don’t bring it back”
When we’re in an exotic location, it can be fun to scour interesting markets and unusual shops for unique gourmet items that could transform your dinner at home, or make a fantastic and unusual gift for a friend.
Go on a food safari this Christmas
Christmas Cumbrian food safaris have just been unveiled as a brilliant, new idea for 2008, designed to provide inspiration to those looking for something delicious and very different for the Christmas Day dinner table, wherever they live.
Safari trips allow food lovers to track Cumbria's big five
Food lovers can head off on a safari with a difference this summer, indulging their passion for real tastes and slow food, whilst eating the views enjoyed during some of the most beautiful journeys in the country.