Ultimate compliments to the authors in filling a very vacant niche with this enlightening, accessible little number. It’s not aiming to set the world alight – rather, it ignites a slow-burning fondness for this esoteric, undercelebrated cuisine, showcasing a collection of dishes to really put fire in your belly.
Jason Atherton’s Social Eating House opens in Soho in April 2013
No, he’s not hitting the dole, but the chef will undoubtedly get a lot of benefit from his new Soho venture, Social Eating House, on Poland St.
Book review – MasterChef Cookery Course
The first few times I tried cooking without my Mum holding my hand, culinary disaster ensued. Utensils were flung across the kitchen in fury, and, eventually, takeaways were ordered. If I’d had a book like’MasterChef Cookery Course’ as my guide, I might have been keener to persevere.
Atul Kochhar launches Benares Blend Season
Atul Kochhar is mixing things up nicely at Benares, inviting a rotating roster of top guest mixologists, bartenders and brand ambassadors in to shake up proceedings in the restaurant’s bar.
Honey’n’herb-flavoured Stoli Sticki cocktail recipes
Sweeten up for springtime with these cocktails showcasing the mellifluous notes of honey’n’herb-flavoured Stoli Sticki.
Cyrus Todiwala launches The Master Chefs of Great Britain’s Asian Junior Chefs Challenge
‘Everyone dabbles in’exotic’ ingredients,’ Cyrus Todiwala states,’But no-one’s quite managing to fine tune their approach’. And that’s just the issue that the formidable chef is hoping to address, throwing his full weight behind a new competition.
Etiquette lessons at Min Jiang, Kensington Garden Hotel
How do you handle chopsticks without giving offence? Well by not sticking them up your nose for one thing, but at Min Jiang Catherine Jones finds out some of the subtler points.s.
Condiment company Curry Cuisine launch new ‘Scrumees’ – spiced jams
On first consideration, ‘spiced jam’ sounds a shade scary. But once your grey matter moves beyond any ‘curry in your condiment’ connotations, they become spreads to really savour. ‘Spice with sweets’ just makes sense.
Leon founders launch ‘Cook 5’ youth skills initiative
The Leon chaps have decided the world would be a far superior residence if our youth would resist the clarion call of the microwave ping and learn to jolly well cook from scratch instead.
The Young British Foodie Awards 2013
You gotta be British, too, to make the shortlist. The YBF Awards are back to recognise the cream clotting at the top of the nation’s simmering saucepan of talent, and this contest champions the unsung heroes.