Drink

Give your coffee-lover their dream machine

Have you noticed the sudden changes in small appliances lately? DIY seamstresses can purchase a machine that draws and cuts out every pattern or shape they can think of. And who needs to learn calligraphy beautiful fonts can be printed out in two seconds. So why grind coffee beans or stand over hot steam to make a cappuccino? With the new Bosch improvements to the Tassimo machine, hobbiest baristas can join the second wave of computerized appliances. With a small TDISC full of flavouring and the push of a button, create a perfectly measured coffee-shop drink in the time it takes to boot up the on-line morning paper. No mess, no grounds and no waiting. Just pure pleasure, one cup at a time.

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Noodle doodle

Gordon Ramsay has memorably pulled a noodle, as we now know of course, but today is my chance to try my hand at this genuinely ancient art. Teddy K.C Chen a Director of Inn Noodle confirms the noodle’s long history while letting a small grin crack his otherwise stern face, ‘Italians think they invented pasta and spaghetti, huh? Stolen from Chinese!”

Restaurant Reviews

Trishna Restaurant London

Trishna is a new breed ‘Indian’ with stylish little copper lampshades that hang intimately over each table, bare brick walls painted a fashionable grey and even some of the original wood panelling left to add a bit of tone. So it’s somewhere to fine dine, not a spot to indulge in a post-pub frenzy. That the food hasn’t the coarse kick associated with more traditional British-Indian restaurants is to be applauded; it’s time for the food to come out from under the spice.

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Vinopolis Port Tasting

Right now the big must-do added extra on the Vinopolis tour for Xmas is the Port tasting, because after all what is Xmas without port? So after a trip through the wine rooms and admiring the clever little ideas like the battered 2CV van in France and the virtual Piaggio scooter ride in Italy, we fetch up at the port bar to try five different ports, together with some Stichelton cheese supplied by Neal’s Yard.

Food

Fun Christmas treats for all the family and occasions

Christmas is a time to surprise and delight and this year is no exception. Cadbury biscuits have created a fun packed Seasonal range that won’t break the bank. With something for everyone, you’re sure to find the ideal Christmas treat; whether you’re looking for chocolate goodies to give as a gift, delightful stocking fillers or simply something a little bit different to offer to guests during the festive season.

Food

Award Winning Yorkshire Bakery’s Festive Hampers

An award-winning Yorkshire bakery has launched a range of delicious, organic Christmas hampers. The Side Oven Bakery, based at Foston-on-the-Wolds in East Yorkshire has created the hampers in response to customer demand for its best-selling Christmas Stollen, mueslis, juices and cordials.

Booze

Simple Recipes For Four Festive Christmas Cocktails

Christmas is a sumptuous time of year for taste buds, but it’s usually the food that’s so tempting and Christmas drinks are resigned to a choice of wine, beer or spirits. Cocktails are often considered too complicated, especially when there’s the turkey and trimmings to worry about, but with a few simple ingredients it’s amazing what can be created in a matter of minutes.

Restaurant News

Laverstoke Park Farm at Fifth Floor Restaurant and Cafe

February 2009 will see two renowned purveyors of food, Harvey Nichols Fifth Floor and Laverstoke Park Farm, join forces to showcase a new range of menus celebrating all that is good about comforting Winter eating. A hearty farm breakfast will be available at the Café and a stunning Market Lunch menu at the Restaurant, both created using the finest seasonal produce from Laverstoke Park, a leader in the field of ethical, organic and biodynamic farming.