Another year, another Madrid Fusion. Nick Harman goes to see what chefs are cooking up this time as they bring their tools, their tricks and their taste in tattoos to Europe’s premier culinary showcase.
New London restaurant Clockjack
The chicken skin was, as we guessed it would be, terrible. Greasy, lank and tasteless. Fit only to be peeled off like a soggy condom and as quickly discarded. The unseasoned meat was moist, verging on wet, and tasted of not much at all, not even chicken. The menu boasts that Clockjack’s marinade is a special secret recipe. The secret may possibly be that it’s just tap water.
Book review: Devnaa: Indian-Inspired Desserts- Roopa Rawal
Bijou confectionary company Devnaa is out to disprove the notion of Indian mithai as the exclusive preserve of those with an entire mouthful of sweet teeth (or, more likely, no teeth at all). It’s a solid buy for a spot of sweet Valentine’s seduction or even just sheer cold weather comfort.
Pressure Drop Brewery’s Sam Smith’s Romantic Real Ales
Sam Smith from the diminutive Pressure Drop Brewery knows his beer – and he reckons real ale is the quickest route to romance this Valentine’s Day.
Morrisons Valentine 2013
For richer or for poorer, Alan Kingsbury is determined to celebrate Valentine’s Day in style.
Stars, Food & Art comes to London
Sofitel Luxury Hotels has announced that its next Stars, Food & Art charity event will take place at The Balcon at Sofitel London St James on Thursday 21 March 2013. Stars, Food & Art combines art with gastronomic excellence and the London event sees four talented chefs participating: Raymond Blanc, Christophe Muller, Michael Moore and Guy Krenzer.
Drink, Shop & Do
When we hear the word Art we usually reach for our gum, but the chaps at Twenty Something London are leavening all the creativity with what looks like a decent bit of scoff too.
Cheeky Frog make Valentine’s aphrodisiac popcorn for blinkbox
Snuggle up on the sofa, switch on the telly and fire up a film this Valentine’s Day. You’ll need a pretty seductive snack to impress – Cheeky Frog’s ‘aphrodisiac popcorn’ should ensure the action doesn’t just happen onscreen.
G’NOSH chocolate and beetroot cake recipe by Will Torrent
Patissier Will Torrent has teamed up with quality fresh dip company G’NOSH to create this quirky cake.
Frederick Forster’s Chocolate Cake with Poached Fruit and Pistachio Cream
Frederick Forster, winner of the coveted title Craft Guild National Chef of the Year, has […]