This book is a happy read for anyone who has ever dreamt of giving up the daily grind and breaking free to finally live their own personal dream. Filled with detailed, mouth-watering descriptions of delicious cakes and buns, and several delectable recipes, this book will fast become your missing kitchen utensil.
Octopus Lagareiro Style
My adoration for this sea creature has yet again surfaced in another recipe. This time I present you with a traditional dish from the Algarve province of Portugal. This is utterly delicious as a light lunch or dinner.
Lunch with ‘Greedy Italian’ Antonio Carluccio
Join Antonio Carluccio for an exclusive lunch to celebrate the launch of his latest cookbook, Two Greedy Italians, and accompanying BBC2 series in Milton Keynes on Friday 20th May, Smithfield, London, on Tuesday 24th of May and Bury St. Edmunds on Wednesday 25th May.
Bottlegreen’s limited edition collection raises funds for breast cancer charity
As part of its ongoing support for the Breakthrough Breast Cancer charity, bottlegreen has developed a special limited edition bottle collection, specifically for the fashion charity campaign, Fashion Targets Breast Cancer. So you can enjoy the refined taste of the Fashion Targets sparkling pressés and show your support for this worthwhile charity.
Trullo
Hurray, Trullo! Some nine months after it opened, I have finally been! Brushing past it on my way to Highbury & Islington tube, this esteemed neighbourhood restaurant, in my own neighbourhood, has been rammed happy every time I pass.
Bay of Bengal, 164 High St, Edinburgh
High Street/The Royal Mile is a tourist magnet and a busy place night and day. Eateries line both sides of the mile and there is something to tempt every palate but if it’s good, honest Indian/Thai cooking you are looking for in relaxed, friendly surroundings, the Bay of Bengal ticks all the boxes and won’t dent your wallet.
Tasting Languedoc wines
It has to be said and perhaps many of you will know already, I’m not a lover of going to wine tastings. But having found some gems at the Languedoc Grands Crus tasting I was actually quite pleased that I had gone. I got to taste some lovely wines. Now it’s up to you, if you feel inspired, check them out.
Celtic Marches Liqueurs
Celtic Marches Beverages has created two liqueurs, both brandy based. The ‘Bloody Furlong’, flavoured with apple and maple and the ‘Number Nine Liqueur’ flavoured with apple and blackcurrant. Each of these liqueurs is made from fruit grown on the family owned farm where the liqueurs are produced.
The UK’s leading food event is back 5-8 May 2011
A celebration of extraordinary food and drink that has been sustainably and ethically produced, the Real Food Festival will again be packed with 500 of the finest artisan food producers and so much more.
Le Cristal at Futuroscope park, France
Can’t afford the Fat Duck? Too late to book El Bulli? Try a taste of molecular gastronomy at Le Cristal restaurant at Futuroscope France. Not only is it affordable it’s great fun and you and the family can enjoy a brilliant day out seeing stunning 3D and 4D films, dancing with robots and squirting each other. Nick Harman goes into the kitchen at Le Cristal to get a taste.