When you think of sensual experiences, porridge might not be the first thing that comes to mind, unless it involves nudity and spatula. But that might change when you try Rude Health’s Valentine’s porridge recipes.
Imli, an Indian ‘tapas’ restaurant in London’s Soho
If you’re not in the income bracket that can afford to eat at Tamarind, the Michelin-starred Indian in Mayfair, you can at least afford to eat at Tamarind’s little sibling Imli in London’s Soho. Food here is light on the pocket but also light on the stomach.
Fortnum & Mason offering £15 menus
From now until the 13th March 2011, Fortnum & Mason are offering £15 two-course menus across their restaurants (St James’s, The Gallery and The Fountain) and a special menu in the wine bar. And for every £15 meal purchased, they will donate £1 to The Prince’s Trust.
Leiths launches guest chef series
Leiths School of Food and Wine has announced a new series of one day cookery classes with renowned guest chefs.
Heston Blumenthal’s Dinner
The atmosphere is most unusual – part gustatory and part celebratory. A homecoming parade for the nation’s favourite bald chef. The first week at Dinner is a restaurant opening of a kind that’s never been seen before. Everyone wants to love it, and it seems that everyone totally does as there’s not a dry seat in the house. Not to be outdone Nick Harman also discovers that Heston Blumenthal’s Dinner is just his cup of tea.
Savour St. Valentine’s from the Comfort of Your Home
There is another option to booking an expensive restaurant carte this Valentine’s day: learn to cook a delicious and romantic three act supper for your partner with School of Food, the fresh, new cookery which comes direct to your home kitchen.
Valentine’s Day wines for around £6 a bottle
With Valentine ’s Day fast approaching you might be looking for a nice bottle of bubbly or something pink and lovely to share with your loved one on the day itself, or over the weekend that runs up to it. We tasted four wines, all at around the £6 mark, that might be just what you are looking for.
Great British Eatery, Broadway Plaza, Birmingham
It may have been allegedly replaced in the nation’s affections by curry, but a well made portion of fish and chips still has the power to delight the discerning diner. Marcus Sedghi, a Birmingham boy, loves his local chippy and not just because it’s licensed either
Ghillie and Glen Smoked Salmon
The Ghillie and Glen range is smoked in Scotland by expert salmon smokers who have spent years perfecting the art. Established over 30 years ago, Ghillie & Glen has a rich heritage and is named after one of Scotland’s oldest type of smokehouses. Thoroughly embedded in Scotland’s history, smoking was once used as a food preservation method. Traditionally Scottish estates had their own smokehouse, smoking a wide range of food from both land and sea and the Ghillie looked after the estate and its lochs.
Catalan Cooking with CodornÃÂu
A London café specialising in sweet treats was transformed into a Catalan home kitchen for one night only. Courtesy of Cava producer, Codorníu, ‘Bea’s of Bloomsbury’ was decorated with Bacchanalia.