Just take a look at the back of those packets of veg – the country of provenance is always stated and these days it seems that country is all too often one that’s very far away. Some even long-haul distance.
Late night Friday – Oliver Peyton at the National Gallery
This May the National Gallery takes part in Museums at Night 2009 – a three-day celebration of British museums taking place between Friday 15 and Sunday 17 May where venues are open into the wee small hours.What’s more, Oliver Peyton, author of The National Cookbook will be on hand to sign copies of his critically-acclaimed book at the Sainsbury’s Wing shop between 6pm and 8pm
Le Coussot
Le Coussot is situated near Beaulieu sur Sonnette in the beautiful Charente. The area is quiet and untouched with a slow pace of life. All around are fields of sunflowers and maize with some vineyards for cognac. Le Coussot is a 15th century building now sympathetically restored and retaining its unique period features.
Grow It! Why buy when you can grow your own!
It seems everyone is worried about what chemicals are used in our foods and what is put in to help make our fruit and plants grow so fast. The only way around this is to buy Organic but, as we are all aware, the credit crunch is making this hard for all of us. Well, what if you watched some of your favourite foods and plants grow yourself? Prezzybox.com has the answer!
River Cafe restaurant
The River Cafe is now apparently, ‘legendary’. Our reviewer swims against the critical tide by suggesting it may be for all the wrong reasons
Add a drop of Filippo Berio Olive Oil to your new season vegetables
Any food lover will know that the early summer months don’t just bring warmer weather and longer evenings. It’s also the start of the much anticipated summer food season, when we can finally indulge in seasonal delights such as fresh asparagus and Jersey Royal potatoes.
Quiz night with Sudi Pigott at the Butcher and Grill
Consider yourself to be the foodie oracle? Well, now’ your chance to prove it. On Wednesday 20th May, Sudi Pigott, food writer and author of ‘How to be a Better Foodie: the little bulging book for the truly epicurious’ will host a fun and informative foodie quiz evening here at The Butcher & Grill, Wimbledon to put your gastro reputations to the test.
Awana restaurant
You walk through the entrance to Awana and you are immediately aware that you have stepped into a stylish, well designed space. Deep honey coloured wood is the main decorative feature, from the cladding to the walls, the tables, chairs and even the flooring
Magners Pear Cider
2009 is set to be the ‘Year of the Pear’, following the launch of a new cider. Magners Pear is the great tasting new Pear cider from Magners, Great Britain’s favourite premium cider.
A Fundraising Party in Aid of Cancer Research UK
With the days getting longer, and hopefully warmer, Massis, the Lebanese Restaurant located in Paddington Basin, has partnered with Cancer Research UK and the Nuffield Health Club to encourage people to not only think about Al Fresco dining, but to combat the risk of cancer by consuming at least five portions of fruit and vegetables a day.