Foodepedia was invited to attend a cake making master-class this week with celebrity Patissier, Eric Lanlard, at Harrod’s Poggenpohl Kitchens. The event was the tasty preview of the Perfume Diaries Afternoon Tea opening at Harrods next week, not that we needed an excuse to indulge of course.
Tempo
Tempo, with its barley-coloured walls and splendid turquoise upholstered chairs could seem formal when empty. But as a Regency drawing room in a listed building, its cornices, fittings and curves substituted any lack of warmth. Perhaps the waffle ceiling and square arch could be more sympathetic but they also showed boldness- like the food.
Hardy’s launch a Pinot Grigio to join their single grape variety range
With the growth in popularity of Pinot Grigio, Hardys have recently launched a Pinot Grigio into their single grape variety range. The label suggests that it would pair well with more delicate fish and poultry dishes as well as a spicy Thai curry and from our tasting I can see that it would.
Bougie Macaron: Macarons Delivered Nationwide
Bougie Macaron & Tea is an online company that delivers high quality macarons anywhere in the UK. Now everyone can have their own little slice of patisserie perfection!
Dinner & Jazz At 1 Lombard Street
This September 1 Lombard Street and Jazz FM are putting on a series of jazz diners at the popular restaurant, so guests can enjoy a delicious meal whilst being entertained by top jazz singers and musicians.
L’Atelier de Joel Robuchon
Why anyone would want to traipse out to East London to eat pompous self-indulgent food when Robuchon is in town is beyond me. At L’Atelier the balance of creativity with common sense and clear cooking skills is perfect, the room delightful and the staff, even when wielding fire extinguishers, cool and solicitous.
Celebrate British Food Fortnight with British Cassis Cocktails
British Food Fortnight takes place between the 18th of September and 3rd of October across Britain to celebrate the best of British produce and showcase the diverse range of food available. Why not join the fun and enjoy some British blackcurrants at their best? Here are a couple of cocktail recipes to get you started:
Chopin potatoes and Flower sprouts recipes
It may not seem like it but a new season is slowly creeping upon us. With the changing seasons comes changing menus. So here are some recipes for Chopin potatoes and Flower sprouts from Marks and Spencer.
Geales to open in Chelsea Green
Restaurateur and hotelier Mark Fuller will be opening a second branch of the Notting Hill favourite, Geales, on the 16th of September in Chelsea Green.
A delicious way to earn a living
The late Michael Bateman, a prolific writer and food enthusiast, was probably the father of modern food journalism. When he started out in the 50s, it was considered a topic of little worth, but a topic he nevertheless continued to champion throughout his life.