With British Tomato week upon us – 15 to 22 May – it seems a little ironic that it’s Dolmio who have come up with recipes that you might use to show your support. That said, these recipes use Dolmio’s Natural Bolognese sauce, and they might inspire you to do something tomato flavoured during the week.
Gull’s egg menu at the Boisdale
The dishes on offer include delights such as scrambled gull’s eggs with Loch Duart smoked salmon and Leek Tarte Fine with a soft-boiled egg, but on our visit we were given a tasting selection of chef’s specialties that showcase both the remarkable versatility of these ingredients, as well as chef’s ability to rustle up a storm.
Commonwealth Kitchen at the Commonwealth Club
Starting in June, on the first Saturday of every month, the Commonwealth Kitchen at the Commonwealth Club will be hosting a varied series of music and reader events. These will be accompanied by a three-course lunch or dinner designed by head chef Oliver
Oyster Evening, Wright Bros
On 14 June 2011, Wright Brothers, oyster farmers, importers and wholesalers extraordinair will launch their Oyster Feast at flagship restaurant, Wright Brothers Soho…
Underground Food Market in Kilburn
The sofa’s been shifted and there’s a woman selling cushions in the bedroom, where a DJ proudly points out that it’s the Tavares’ It Only Takes a Minute, which Take That later covered, playing over the speakers. In the hall, an ominous-looking palm reader flicks through tarot cards. This unremarkable north London flat, with an ice-cream van parked on the drive, is throbbing with food ravers.
The Jam Tree a gastropub in Chelsea
The menu makes no apology for offering something for everyone, the ambience is cool and the staff pleasantly unprofessional, in a good way, and relaxed. The Asian side seems to be stronger than the others, although the burgers did look good as they went past. Slightly hotter starters and I could really warm to The Jam Tree.
Natural Wine comes to the UK
Not exactly sure what natural wine is; you’re not alone. Conor Mills travels to the picturesque Languedoc-Roussillon in the South of France to find out all about the new style of wine that has been hotly tipped as the next big thing in the UK.
Natural Wine Fortnight starts today until 22nd May. Not exactly sure what natural wine is? You’re not alone. Conor Mills travels to the the picturesque Languedoc-Roussillon in south France to find out all about the new style of wine being hotly tipped as the next big thing in the UK.
Iberica wines, a taste of Spain
This is an exciting development and I selected six of these new wines to these shores, two white and four red, to give you an idea of the flavours you might expect as well as their quality. These were some lovely wines with good fresh vibrant flavours; they’ve been well selected by Bruno Murciano, Iberica’s sommelier.
Careering around the Cotswolds
Nick Harman races around the Cotswolds like local lad Jeremy Clarkson on E numbers. The challenge? To eat starters in one place, mains in another and dessert at a further place still. Why? Who knows, all he can say is that the food was great, the scenery beautiful and he’s very glad he didn’t have to take Richard Hammond along.
Petrichor, The Cavendish Hotel, Jermyn Street, London
Petrichor has a seasonal a la carte menu and describe their cooking style as ‘contemporary British’. The ingredients used in preparing their dishes are sourced wherever possible from British farms and producers. The food at Petrichor was excellent and the atmosphere was sedate and charming we very much enjoy our meal there.