Food February 2009
Oil your diet
We’ve come a long way since olive oil was only sold in chemists specifically to be poured into a young boy’s ears to loosen blockages (ask me how I know!). The idea of cooking with the stuff certainly never crossed my mother’s mind and even if it had, the bottles were so small it would hardly have been cost-effective.
It's hip to be hemp
No longer seen only as just a close relative of the waccy baccy, hemp has become hip for all kinds of reasons.Hempseed is one of nature’s genuine superfoods that provides pure, plant protein and Omega 3 and 6 in the ideal 3:1 ratio. These nutritional benefits address the downfalls of the 21st Century diet which is commonly short on protein, lacking in Essential Fatty Acids (EFAs) and low in fibre.
Incredible chocolates from the former pastry Chef at El Bulli
You may never get to eat at what is officially the world's best restaurant, but at least you can try the desserts. Flavours of Spain has added to its range of chocolates with a unique offering from Oriol Balaguer - one of the world's most talented and respected chocolatiers.
Treat Mum To A Sparkling Siesta On Mother's Day
Tapas in a Box hands families a way to impress Mum on a plate. Crack open the free bottle of Cava we're including with Mother's Day orders, place the superb artisan Spanish meats on a tray, the organic roasted almonds and marinated olives in bowls, put our tasty authentic tapas in the oven, and get the armchair ready for Mum to enjoy a little siesta after her family tapas treat. Be everyone's Amigo for the day !
Celebrate St David’s Day with London’s first dedicated Welsh produce market
Foodies in London will be able to celebrate St David’s Day on 1 March 2009 in style this year thanks to the first dedicated Welsh produce market ever to be held in London. True Taste award-winning producers will be showcasing the very best in Welsh food and drink on Friday 27 February 2009 allowing those who love good food and all things Welsh to stock up for their St David’s Day celebrations at the weekend.
Buy fairtrade in bulk with friends and save money
If Fairtrade Fortnight (February 23 to March 8, 2009) spurs you to seek more fairly traded food, look no further than Essential Trading. The British co-operative business sells hundreds of Fairtrade foods from pulses to peanut butter, cereals to soups, chocolate spread to sprouting seed mix. the range is diverse. Essential sells a number of leading vegetarian, vegan, organic and fairtrade brands plus its own Essential brand of larder staples such as tahini, vegan pesto, quinoa, chocolate spreads, nuts, soups, fruit mixes and biodynamic herbal teas to name a few.
Fairtrade taste fair at Whole Foods full of feelgood entertainment
There's nothing better than attending an event that is not only filled with great food and fun entertainment, but where the profits will benefit farmers around the world. Cafédirect's contribution to Fair-Trade fortnight this year is a TasteFair full of fun classes, readings by authors for children and adults, a movie screening, and some great entertainment ranging from Quixote and Narration to Vashti Anna and Hador Manor. Centered at Whole Foods in Kensington from Sat 21 February to Sun 01 March, the mix of eco-friendly education, entertainment and good eating is a feel-good event that you do not want to miss. Check out the programme of events to see which exciting guest speakers will be involved and what other events are going on: www.tastefair.co.uk
A Food Lovers Delight At The Country Living Magazine Spring Fair
If fine food and drink excites you then a visit to the Country Living Magazine Spring Fair will be sure to live up to your idea of foodie heaven.The Country Living Magazine Spring Fair takes place from 11-15 March 2009 at the Business Design Centre, Islington, London. From handmade chocolate and cheeses to oatcakes and organic produce, there is a wide variety of foods to suit all tastes and visitors can try before they buy!
Love hot chocolate this Valentine's
If you like chocolate, {Hello Girls) then the MARS hot chocolates range should make you go all gooey with delight. With four flavours to choose from : Moment du Chocolat Gourment (that’s French btw), GALAXYCreamy Hot Chocolate, MALTESERS Malted Hot Chocolate and MARS Hot Chocolate.
Debbie and Andrew's.The best British Banger by far?
With the demise of my favourite butchers, (Meat City in Clerkenwell knocked down by developers) the search for a decent sausage has been a hard one. I don't like to walk to far after all. Good news then that Debbie and Andrew Keeble from Yorkshire have sausages that sort the gourmets from the gourmands with the best British bangers made only with lean British pork shoulder, breadcrumbs, herbs and seasoning.
Valentine chocolates exploding with flavour
The young chocolatier raised in a mining town has put together a valentine selection exploding with flavour and romance. Paul A Young's collection includes delicate chocolate roses infused with essential oil of English rose, a red heart gift box, a love heart cube and love bites filled with sultry combinations like passion fruit and vanilla or black raspberry liquer.
New Zealand lamb heading our way
2nd February 2009 marked the start of the ‘New Season' for New Zealand Lamb here in the UK, reminding lamb-lovers nationwide that their favourite meat is widely available. New Zealand's climate ensures that lamb is available for UK customers virtually all year round. It also complements a range of other seasonal, springtime vegetables, such as new potatoes, tomatoes and purple sprouting broccoli.
Cooking With Monisha- Chef’s Evening- Valentine’s Dinner With Market Experience
The UK's hottest Indian cookery school has created a special event for Valentine's Day. Chef Monisha Bharadwaj will cook you a romantic Indian supper using fresh ingredients. Enjoy the evening dining in an exotic, relaxed ambience with that special someone. Watch Monisha cook her favourite recipes for you and enjoy a sumptuous 3-course meal that you will never get to eat in any restaurant! Chat with Monisha as she cooks and pick up tips on how to recreate the special flavours at home.
Say cheese on Valentine's day
Think Valentines night is cheesy? Then celebrate at La Cave a Fromage. As an alternative to the usual rather unoriginal dinner for two they're ’re holding a cheese tasting at their South Kensington shop for loved up couples who enjoy a piece of fine quality fromage.
Valentine's Day muesli for 'cereal' romantics
Mymuesli has launched a limited edition Valentine's Day 'Love Crunch' for cereal romantics wanting to tantalise their lover's taste buds between the sheets this Valentine's Day.'Love Crunch' is just what cupid ordered, packed with sensuous and healthy organic ingredients to lift the libido and nourish the heart. And all this goodness comes delivered in specially designed 'l love you' packaging.
Sexy chocolates from Galler
According to CBC News, Chocolate came to the old world from Mexico too late for Saint Valentine to ever taste the fine aphrodisiac, but the beloved sweet is so powerful that over the years it has been used for currency and even caused a few bloody battles when it was outlawed. Our modern day Valentines feel absolutely cheated if they aren't honoured with the finest chocolate available on this special day. And Luxury Belgian chocolate company, Galler, is here to help you stay out of the dog house. Previously only available at Harrods, you can now purchase products online and have them delivered straight to your door. With sexy presentations ranging from gift boxes that look like corsets to inseperable hearts flavoured to blend into exquisite pleasure this just might be your ticket to a night of love.
Spice up Valentines day with Thorntons new limited edition chocolate block
Thorntons have added to their hugely successful range of Chocolate Blocks with a limited edition honey & chilli bar launched for Valentines Day. If you fancy spicing things up on the most romantic day of the year then the chilli chocolate block in its colourful packaging is ideal. The fruity overtones of the intense, single origin 66% Mexican dark chocolate, perfectly complement the subtle warmth of the real chilli infusion.
Crunch Time with Cameo
Cameo at L’Atelier de Chefs? I dig out my best red codpiece and hurry along humming ‘Word Up!’ to myself. On arrival all I can see are apples everywhere and a bit of paper that explains that Cameo is a type of apple and not an 80’s rap group. Blast, I got all Afro’d up for nothing.
