Chapters headed ‘Fall off the carb free wagon’, ‘Work to live, live to eat’, ‘Remote control and a meal for one’ don’t exactly inspire me, but I am merely a heterosexual man and what do I know of the modern young woman’s needs? ‘Bugger all’, says my wife.
Tomato Kumato?
Kumatos come from a ‘lost’ wild tomato plant, and developer Syngenta has spent the last ten year’s developing the Mini Kumato® specifically for UK tastes through traditional cross-breeding, to offer tomato fans a new taste experience.
China Tang London Restaurant
Five months after the actual event, I was being treated to a birthday dinner at The Dorchester’s Cantonese, ‘China Tang’ which takes its name from Sir David Tang, clothes designer, gold-miner and cigar aficionado – Cuba’s Honorary Consul no less.
Oooh Betty! The fine food pantry in Brook Green
The summer months are fast approaching (allegedly) and longer lazy days are nearly upon us – What better to enjoy this time of year than a picnic hamper from Betty Blythe’s Fine Food pantry.
My Restaurant Wedding Show 2009
Before the dress can be made, the suits tailored and the rings sized, choosing the perfect wedding venue can be the first major hurdle for a happy couple. For those searching for a stunning backdrop with a spice-infused twist, fine-dining Indian restaurant, The Cinnamon Club, is a wedding licensed destination with a difference, and host to My Restaurant Wedding Show 2009.
Tapas at The Gore
‘The whole area was an orchard before 1892,’ says co-owner Edward Bracken, thoughtfully spearing a warm garlicky olive, part of a large spread of tapas he’s had set out in front of us. ‘It once served as the Turkish Embassy, but otherwise was a hotel almost from the start almost a hundred years ago. As a hotel it was originally run by two descendants of Captain Cook!’ Such links to the past seem to come naturally to this unique place.
Jom Makan. Malaysian on wheels
Jom Makan means ‘Let’s go eat’ in Malaysian, which is the sort of invitation I like to receive. So much better than ‘Come into my office and shut the door,’ which in my experience has never ended particularly well.
A capital day out
Taste of London, Regent’s Park, London, 18-21 June 2009. Gastronomy couldn’t be more democratic this summer. Over 40 of the capital’s hottest eating spots are descending on London’s leafy Regent’s Park for the world’s greatest restaurant festival – Taste of London (18-21 June 2009), in partnership with British Airways.
Avocado ginger and lime yoghurt ice cream
With the sun rumoured to be bursting forth, our culinary inspiration is turning towards lighter, more refreshing food. Desserts which need minimal last minute preparation are the order of the day now (so that we can spend maximum time relaxing, hopefully outdoors, with our friends). Here, fresh from the Fruisana Kitchen, is an unusual and truly delicious recipe for ice cream
Beer on a plate
For a tasty, cool treat on a hot summer night, serve a glass of cold beer alongside a dish that uses the same beer as an ingredient. Whether you prefer your food hot off the grill or refreshingly chilled, use your favorite style of beer to add a special flavor to the recipe.