No one today seems to think bacon ‘tastes like it used to’, although no one quite knows when exactly that time was or even what it tasted like then. Personally I recall 60’s and 70’s bacon as always having that yucky white dot of bone in it, an addition that my young foodie self would complain vociferously about to any adult within earshot.
Rosalind’s Kitchen, London
A nice little place with a nice little taste, Rosalind’s Kitchen is just off the main drag in London’s Little Portland Street. It’s a take out cafe using seasonal ingredients sourced from specialist suppliers with meat and poultry from Sheepdrove Organic Farm and all dairy, eggs, root vegetables and flour is organic.
Easy Christmas canapés with recipes from Leiths and Asda
Asda and Leiths collaborating? Yes, surprising. But no more surprising than Waitrose coming out with an Essentials range. Both are trying to appeal to people at opposite ends of their food spend spectrum. Don’t scoff cynically; make these recipes and scoff with smugness. They are ridiculously easy but impressively delicious.
Asda’s Extra Special Christmas range 2011
Those nice people at Asda sent us a few samples to try from their Extra Special range. Here’s what our taster Joanna Biddolph thought of the treats in their goody bag:
Christmas Wines
If you’re all set for food this Xmas but a bit unsure about the wines, Alan Kingsbury has got into the booze early and recommends trying some different grape varieties in order to bring a bit of novelty and cheer to your table this year
Krug Happiness Exhibition at Royal Academy of Art
Krug has been crafting happiness since 1843 and so has asked celebrity patrons of arts and luminaries to ‘create their own version of happiness.
Jun Tanaka Christmas Recipes
Born in the US to Japanese parents, Jun Tanaka has headed up the kitchen at Pearl since its opening in June 2004. During this time, the restaurant has gained an excellent reputation for its modern French cuisine, served in the beautiful surroundings of the historic Pearl Assurance building. He also cooks in Street Kitchen, a refurbished Airstream serving simple and healthy bistro style dishes
Hartwell House
Hartwell House, incidentally a grade 1 listed as well as National Trust property, more than lived up to the promise of its grand, if over-familiar entrance. The main building, a seventeenth century mansion house, accommodates 33 guests at full capacity (a former stable block in the grounds has been converted to create a further 16 rooms and suites). This place is, as they say, steeped in a history – but in its truest and most tangible sense
Discovering the Real Beaujolais
Forget the wacky races of Beaujolais Nouveau, says Alan Kingsbury,instead go for the Beaujolais Crus as he did by tasting six of the best to be found.
HIlton Christmas Festivities 2011
Take a look at this lovely line-up of foodie festivities on offer at Hilton this Christmas. From afternoon teas to kitchen tours, it will be hard to narrow down the ways to spoil yourself.