Macarons is the eagerly awaited English translation of the book by legendary French patisserie chef Pierre Herme. Herme is considered by many to be the best Macaron maker in the world and is credited with kick starting a renaissance in their popularity. The book features a wide range of flavours ranging from classics such as chocolate or lemon to the more outre caviar and walnut brandy.
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A new iPad app from Intercontinental hotels allows users to try out recipes at home, from Sichuan Deep-fried Chicken with Dried Chilli to New York Times Square cheesecake
Spice Market Launches Exclusive Masterclasses
Jean-Georges Vongerichten’s London restaurant, Spice Market, has introduced an exclusive monthly masterclass programme. Guests will now have the chance to learn the secrets behind some of the restaurants’ best and most successful dishes, under the tutelage of Executive Sous Chef Brett Crowe.
Bumpkin’s supper club season starts with’nose to tail’ from Dingley Dell
Bumpkin Notting Hill is kicking off its autumn season of Supper Clubs on Tuesday, 22nd September, with a ‘Nose to Tail’ evening with Mark Hayward from renowned pork farmers, Dingley Dell in Suffolk. There will be just 30 places available at this intimate, pork-themed dinner, with tickets priced at £45 for the three-course menu together with matching English wines and ciders.
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Heston Blumenthal’s new stright-from-the-freezer biscuits are easier to prepare than you might imagine. And all without liquid nitrogen.
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The Nando’s chicken brand has been an unashamed success, we try some of their sauces and rubs at home.
Review of the ProCook Glass Teapot
In spite of coffee being the drink that gets me going in the morning of every day, I revert to tea after a languid lunch or a comforting dinner. Tea is the signature of a well written meal. But I can be a bit of a snob when it comes to this centenary drink.
Help raise money to fight Kidney Cancer with Britain’s Biggest Curry Party Monday 17th October – Friday 21st October 2011
If you love a good curry with your friends why not get involved in Britain’s Biggest Curry Party and help raise money for the James Whale Fund for Kidney Cancer.The charity is again encouraging people up and down the country to brush up on their culinary skills ahead of its annual’Britain’s Biggest Curry Party’ from Monday 17th October – Friday 21st October 2011.
Westfield Stratford City
It’s a bit eerie at Westfield Stratford, thousands of people all walking in the same direction and with the same expression on their face. ‘Day of the dead,’ says M glumly as we watch from behind the safety of our security barrier, He’s right the resemblance to zombies is undeniable, although to be fair most zombies wouldn’t be seen undead in a shell suit and many have better complexions.
Good Natured, It’s in the Name!
Good Natured inside and out, their products are pesticide residue free and lovingly grown into fresh, crisp and flavoursome salad, of course with a little help from Mother Nature! Priyanka Kara takes a bite to find out just how Good Natured their salads get.