I don’t subscribe to the view that Champagne is a wine only for special occasions, although it is the natural choice for them, the French for example drink it regularly as an aperitif and with dessert, so why shouldn’t we? I am certainly sold on this one.
Spaghetti House, Sicilian Avenue, London
Whilst we were eating we saw several people queuing for tables, given that this was a Wednesday evening, this is a popular restaurant indeed. I imagine this is for two reasons, the food is very good and it is very reasonably priced.
English apple season begins at Waitrose
Waitrose has announced the beginning of the English apple season today and will be retailing Discovery apples from tomorrow (18th August). To celebrate, Waitrose has cooked up some delicious apple recipes to enjoy.
Picnic pick-up from John Lewis
If you want to go on a picnic but don’t want the hassle of making a hamper yourself, why not take advantage of John Lewis’ new ‘picnic pick up’ service?
Easy Cheesey Chèvre recipes
Love goat’s cheese? We have some great new recipes curtsey of chef Sophie Wright and Easy Cheesey Chèvre.
Canton Tea Co Wins Eight Great Taste Gold Awards
Having tried these five teas, I can report that they are all very good indeed. Foodepedia has been in discussion with the people at the Canton Tea Co and has agreed a special promotion for our readers. All first orders from foodepedia readers will be subject to a 15% discount until 30 September 2010.
MasterChef Live! comes to the Olympia
MasterChef Live will be arriving at London Olympia this November allowing over 30,000 people to sample the best food, watch the greatest chefs and take part in a number of master classes
Veggie cool, London style
Veggie has suddenly become uber cool – almost over-night it seems. In July The Observer Food Monthly dedicated an entire edition to the cause; end of August sees NY’s highly regarded Otarian comes to LDN (fast-food, veggie style); and pretty much every other week every other celeb (as long as they’re of the young, female and lithe variety – oh and Russell Brand) is name-dropping Meat-Free Monday as the new ‘in’ cause. It’s hippy-chic all over again – but this time we’re talking food, not fashion.
Rubens Afternoon Tea – afternoon delight
One of the better places to take Tea and something different to the norm with its attractive big windows and interesting view The Rubens takes great care in its afternoon tea offering and the price reflects the fact that Mr Kipling does not make an appearance on the cake stand.
Use food to combat travel stress says Singapore Airlines expert advisor
Singapore Airlines and Peta Bee tell us what to eat in-flight to relieve the symptoms of jet lag, travel sickness and anxiety.