With a wave of property development about to commence across these islands including a private jet terminal and marina – swanky hotels, smart restaurants and fancy bars will no doubt be the order of the day in years to come. But for now, finds Judith Baker there is a taste of the simple life about St Kitts and Nevis which is as sweet as the sugar that made it so loved by the British
Bacon Connoisseurs’ Week Masterclass 20th and 22nd March 2013
To celebrate Bacon Connoisseurs’ Week (18 – 24 March), Niamh Shields of food blog Eat Like A Girl, and someone who is virtually made of bacon, will be hosting two limited edition Bacon Connoisseurs’ Week Masterclasse
‘Ferns’ Indian masala pastes and pickles launch in Waitrose
Watch your trolley. These days, you can’t afford a wonky wheel in the’World Food’ aisle. Shelves from foot to forehead are crammed with jars, and a single ill-judged move could be dangerous. And messy. Very, very messy.
Fresh and unboxed at Boxpark, Shoreditch
Opening on the 20th of March, Simply Fish are joining Boxpark with their sustainable selection of seafood.
Salvador and Amanda
It’s a loud, pipey bar when you first step in, with huge suit backs and a bit of braying from the nearby Holborn law chambers, but the punters seem friendly enough and were in good spirits the Thursday night we went.
Two delicious St Patrick’s Day recipes from Guinness
It’s not all about Australians and New Zealanders finding yet another justification for behaving badly. St Patrick’s day is also about celebrating the heritage of the island. What better way than with food made with the nation’s favourite drink – Guinnness? Presenting Steak & Guinness burgers with rosemary & garlic butter and Guinness honeycomb ice cream
Irish food range at Asda
Seeking to kick off your St Pat’s in the traditional style of the Emerald Isle? Get yourself down to Asda and you’ll have the luck of the Irish.
Hoxton Gin meets Gillray’s Steakhouse
It was only a matter of time before Hoxton became a brand. The trendiest hub in the east end now has its own gin. This gin was at the forefront of the menu for a master class at the Marriott Hotel.
The Shed, Notting Hill
With cooking that has the flavours, charm and simplicity of a Brawn or a Terroir, and a style that makes you smile despite yourself, The Shed has plenty to recommend it to locals. Even scenesters should find it’s well worth pedaling the single geared bike over to Notting Hill for.
Nothing but blue Skyes
Sydney born, Paris trained and London lived, Skye Gyngell is working with VisitEngland on their latest campaign. Devoted to the kaleidoscopic range of Britain’s food and drink Gyngell hopes to promote the best of British in this latest collaboration. Lara Cory had a chat with Skye to find out what she loves about British food, and how far she’s travelled for a good meal.