Since Chancellor Alistair Darling announced in his pre-budget report that VAT will be cut to 15%, senior management at London Fine Dining Group – owner of some of the capital’s most celebrated fine dining restaurants – have decided to pass the difference from the standard VAT rate on to charity until the 31st December 2008.
Red pepper soup with Gruyere croutes
Spending almost a year in a dark, dank cave is generally not to be recommended. However, it is this long period of hibernation in this unusual environment which is key to making Emmi Kaltbach’s Le Gruyere and Emmental cheese so special.
Cooking Lessons – Daisy Garnett
It’s really rather hard to get a handle on this author. She comes across at first as the usual boarding-school educated, Catholic, upper middle class girl who thinks the correct term for the evening meal is ‘supper’, is rather inclined to be matrician with the housekeeper and has swanned through life in general. So far then this book is ideal to give as a present to your aunty this Christmas.
Head Chef at Papillon eBays himself for Christmas
If you google the name of the head chef at Papillon, you’ll see it listed in many languages you might not be able to read: Chinese, German, Vietnamese, and French to name a few. David Duverger isn’t just the talk of the London, he seems to have gotten the attention of much of the world. It isn’t everyday that a well-known chef decides to eBay himself off for Christmas to raise money for a charity.
Kaltbach le gruyére and asparagus tart recipe
Spending almost a year in a dark, dank cave is generally not to be recommended. However, it is this long period of hibernation in this unusual environment which is key to making Emmi Kaltbach’s Le Gruyere and Emmental cheese so special.
Cheshire cheese and spring onion soup
When unexpected visitors arrive on your doorstep, this wonderfully warming soup is so easy to make. Spring onions, thyme, and Cheshire cheese create a fresh taste that’s perfect for a light lunch served with crusty bread.
Christmas night delight: spiced lamb and chick pea bake with Cheshire crumble
If you’re searching for the perfect choice for a wintery, Christmas night, try this delicious main-course dish from Cheshire Cheese. Made with spicy lean minced lamb, courgettes, aubergine, canned chick peas, and a tasty Cheshire cheese crumble topping, it’s sure to warm you up!
Hampers to delight Luigi’s fans
After-Christmas-return queues often fill up with people sheepishly returning their gifts, but one gift certain to never to land in the return basket is a food hamper. This year, Luigi’s is jumping onto the global market bandwagon by opening their new mail order website. The popular Fulham Rd shop has created a range of hampers for every shopper’s budget.
Wrap up a taste of bliss
Be careful who you gift a box of Kshocolât’s hot chocolate mix this year because they may never be satisfied with their usual mug of cocoa again. Good chocolate alone is enough to send most people spinning into bliss, but when good chocolate is blended into a heavenly drink, its extra special. Kshocolat has now added “flavour bites” to the hot-chocolate-drinking experience.
Unexpected guests? Loseley has your back
During the holidays, family and friends often make surprise visits, landing on your doorstep with arms full of presents. You might have all the ingredients for your big holiday meals ready, but what do you serve those unexpected guests? Loseley Natural foods has some suggestions for keeping your refrigerator stocked with a few supplies that will make it easier to get snacks ready in a hurry.