Keith Floyd suffered a heart attack and passed away last night, aged 65. Some may say his penchant for excessive drinking may have cause his death, but he fought a long battle with bowel cancer which inevitably contributed to his weakened state. Much irony lying in the fact that his death coincided with the airing of a one hour documentary on Channel 4 last night named ‘Keith on Keith” – interview conducted by Keith Allen.
All Sweetness and Light?
Launched by two friends and enthusiastic home cooks, Tina Michelucci and Deborah Pyner, ‘Sweet Freedom’ was conceived as a liberating alternative to white menace, sugar. A recent recipient of a Great Taste Award gold medal, it represents the first sweetener to receive such an accolade. Douglas Blyde meets its makers…
Breakfast at Tiffany’s Cocktail at the Cavendish Hotel
In celebration of the new Breakfast at Tiffany’s musical at The Theatre Royal, The Cavendish Hotel on Jermyn Street has introduced their Breakfast at Tiffany’s Cocktail. The vibrant and colourful cocktail is said to reflect Holly Golightly’s love of parties and contains one of her favourite tipples, vodka.
‘Japanese’ Style Vegetable Risotto with Scallops
A wonderful spin on the classic Italian Risotto using Japanese Sushi rice, in place of your normal Italian Risotto rice. Using Miso, Lemongrass and Ginger to create a flavoursome and aromatic base for the dish, topped with perfectly seared juicy scallops.
Lower East launch by Canary Wharf Pier
This half of foodepedia’s ‘two-headed monster’ (pa, the back half) works at Canary Wharf, and is often asked where to eat or drink – the answer has invariably been ‘somewhere else’. The small taste of Lower East that we had has certainly left us intrigued to go there and eat.
British Food Fortnight at Young’s Pubs
From 19th September to 4th October, Young’s pubs are running their British Food Fortnight. As part of this, Young’s locals including The Ship in Wandsworth, The Devonshire in Balham and The White Hart in Littleton-on-Severn, Bristol will champion the best of British food with a selection of new, seasonal menus and special events.
Bernard Matthews Farms Sliced Turkey breast – a healthy lunch option
Worth considering as a healthy and convenient filler for sandwiches, pitta bread and wraps with fresh greens or raw veggies, as well as being sufficiently versatile to use as an ingredient for lunchbox salads for kids and adults.
Bernard Matthews Farms Turkey, Pear and Pecan Salad
A healthy and interesting lunchbox salad for children and adults alike.
A healthy and interesting lunchbox salad for children and adults alike.
Dominic Chapman: Casting His Own Shadow
Douglas Blyde talks to Dominic Chapman, Tatler’s ‘Best Young Chef’ about unbeatable chips, ‘Razz Jazz’ cakes and how he has emerged from the shadows of Heston Blumenthal and Michael Parkinson…
The Real Greek
Set in the heart of Hoxton, The Real Greek is serving up traditional Greek food with a calorie-counted menu and new Cretan-inspired dishes that promise to make dining out and balancing a healthy lifestyle easy.