Macarons is the eagerly awaited English translation of the book by legendary French patisserie chef Pierre Herme. Herme is considered by many to be the best Macaron maker in the world and is credited with kick starting a renaissance in their popularity. The book features a wide range of flavours ranging from classics such as chocolate or lemon to the more outre caviar and walnut brandy.
Jose Pizarro is set to open a new Spanish restaurant Pizarro in Bermondsey
Following on from the success of his tapas bar Jose, José Pizarro, is slowly building an empire with the opening of “Pizarro” at the end of October.
Applications Invited For Foodie Dream Job
Yes we thought that would get your attention. One hundred lucky foodies are to be offered gourmet quality food hampers for free every month as part of the UK’s first ever consumer taste testing scheme.
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The Nando’s chicken brand has been an unashamed success, we try some of their sauces and rubs at home.
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Heston Blumenthal’s new stright-from-the-freezer biscuits are easier to prepare than you might imagine. And all without liquid nitrogen.
Bumpkin’s supper club season starts with’nose to tail’ from Dingley Dell
Bumpkin Notting Hill is kicking off its autumn season of Supper Clubs on Tuesday, 22nd September, with a ‘Nose to Tail’ evening with Mark Hayward from renowned pork farmers, Dingley Dell in Suffolk. There will be just 30 places available at this intimate, pork-themed dinner, with tickets priced at £45 for the three-course menu together with matching English wines and ciders.
Spice Market Launches Exclusive Masterclasses
Jean-Georges Vongerichten’s London restaurant, Spice Market, has introduced an exclusive monthly masterclass programme. Guests will now have the chance to learn the secrets behind some of the restaurants’ best and most successful dishes, under the tutelage of Executive Sous Chef Brett Crowe.
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A new iPad app from Intercontinental hotels allows users to try out recipes at home, from Sichuan Deep-fried Chicken with Dried Chilli to New York Times Square cheesecake
Help raise money to fight Kidney Cancer with Britain’s Biggest Curry Party Monday 17th October – Friday 21st October 2011
If you love a good curry with your friends why not get involved in Britain’s Biggest Curry Party and help raise money for the James Whale Fund for Kidney Cancer.The charity is again encouraging people up and down the country to brush up on their culinary skills ahead of its annual’Britain’s Biggest Curry Party’ from Monday 17th October – Friday 21st October 2011.
Review of the ProCook Glass Teapot
In spite of coffee being the drink that gets me going in the morning of every day, I revert to tea after a languid lunch or a comforting dinner. Tea is the signature of a well written meal. But I can be a bit of a snob when it comes to this centenary drink.