Chocolates are deliciously addictive for some of us and scientists say that they can have health benefits in moderation, and now they are educational too.
Tossed – evolving and developing new products
Having been growing over the past five years, Tossed has six branches currently, positioned mainly in the heart of central London, with an outpost at Westfield. Their focus is very much on providing food that is healthy, tasty and interesting to eat: they are in the process of launching three new breakfast bloomers and we went to check them out.
The Grand Esprit – Summer in a glass
The people at Grand Marnier have created this lovely cocktail, The Grand Esprit, a long fruity drink to enjoy with friends on a lazy summer’s day. We tried it at a gathering recently and it went down very well with everyone, so much so, that we had to make a few batches up!
NOW
NOW is that what I call Chinese? It’s Chinese street food for the masses, who probably didn’t know they wanted it until now, not living on Chinese streets themselves.They really do seem to want it NOW though; the queue is snaking out the door. There is no snake on the menu; no doubt someone thought that might not suit the tastes of a customer base largely dressed in Marks & Spencers’ suits.
Slow Food Event With Cyrus Todiwala
Cyrus Todiwala’s Slow Food British Twist event at Cafe Spice gave was a great way to sample quirky food, find out about more local food producers and eat mind blowing ice cream.
Linguini with Crottin, cherry tomatoes, fresh basil and garlic
Bored of eating the same spaghetti bolognese? Then try this simple recipe from top chef Sophie Wright.
The Burger Wagon -DIY Carpark
Burgers, it seems, are all the rage. My young friends tell me that Twitter is alive with people chasing ‘the best burger in town’ in the manner of obsessed birdwatchers. No sooner has one greasy Twitcher found a new burger outlet than a score of others, no doubt clad in fluorescent anoraks, hurry round as fast as their Oyster Cards will carry them.
The Garlic Farm Cookbook Offers Garlic Recipes Galore
The award winning Garlic Farm release the Garlic Farm Cookbook, packed full of everything you need to know about garlic plus a plethora of unusual recipes.
Cartier Polo inspired Cocktail
The summer social season would be incomplete without a spot of polo accompanied by champagne cocktails. This year’s Cartier International Day, the most prestigious polo event in the world, takes place at the Guards Polo Club on the 25th July.
The Park Restaurant, Lucknam Park
I’ll lay my cards on the table from the off: I think Hywel Jones is one of the UK’s most exciting chefs. In fact let me go one step further: last night I had one of the most enjoyable meal of my life (and I’ve darned lucky enough to have been to some of the best). The Park is one of the best (as far as I’m now concerned).