Asda have introduced a lot of new products and tell us that they have made improvements to many, both in the Chosen By You and their Extra Special ranges, all three items I tasted while there were fine examples.
Feast & forage adventures at Dorset’s Summer Lodge
If you’ve always loved the idea of foraging for your own food but don’t know where to start then why not head to the Summer Lodge Country House Hotel, Restaurant and Spa in Dorset on Saturday 30th October where John Wright will be leading a fungi forage?
Eight over Eight, Chelsea
Eight over Eight closed down in 2009 as a result of a fire which, given the restaurant’s clientele, was possibly started by a member of the working classes with a chip on his shoulder. It’s no good looking at me though guv, I’ve got a cast-iron alibi.
Leon2 -Naturally Fast Food
Put together by John, Henry, Benny and Allegra, Leon2’s recipes create a strong feeling of sharing good food. There has clearly been a lot of involvement by the extended Leon family and the book certainly adheres to the Leon vision that food should taste good and do you good, and that everyone should be able to enjoy it.
Clos Maggiore presents the ultimate chocolate menu
To coincide with National Chocolate Week 11th-17th October, London restaurant Clos Maggiore has created a special chocolate laden tasting menu.
Cathedral City ‘Taste of The Nation’ survey results
Cathedral City cheese recently polled the nation to find out how we enjoy our cheese in different regions up and down the country.
Young’s Double Chocolate Stout Brownie
To celebrate Chocolate Week this year, Young’s have created a mouth-watering recipe using their Double Chocolate Stout. Why not give it a go and let us know what you think?
Vivat Bacchus’ London restaurants launch ‘Extreme Cheeseboard’
London restaurant Vivat Bacchus has launched an Extreme Cheeseboard at both its London branches in Farringdon and London Bridge. Check out which cheeses made it on to the board!
Laithwaites display their wines at high altitude
When invited to the wine tasting that Laithwaites put on recently, at Altitude 360, I was hardly going to turn down the opportunity, some excellent wines and a stunning venue at the top of one of the south bank’s tallest buildings. I just had to go.
‘From My Farm’ recipes
If you’re after seasonal fruit and veg, care about your food miles and want to support the farmers in your region then the From My Farm range might just be for you.