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Paris Fresh Produce Market Opens To Public

Paris Fresh Produce Market

World's Largest Fresh Produce Market Opens To Public In Paris Fish, meat, fruit, vegetables and flowers are delivered on a daily basis by over 26,000 vehicles to the market site at Rungis which is spread over 232 hectares. The market provides over half the fresh seafood consumed in the French capital, 45% of … [Read more...]

Over £60,000 for Christchurch earthquake Appeal

Kai We Care 2011

Over £60,000 for the Red Cross Christchurch earthquake Appeal Kai We Care Monday night 4 April 2011 One Moorgate Place In only 4 weeks via Twitter Mat Follas (Masterchef 2009 Winner) and a team of volunteers pulled together: * A 9-course banquet * by 5 Michelin star chefs and another 50 chefs from … [Read more...]

Gastro Ski World Cup 2011

Ischgl chefs

Ischgl and its neighbouring villages of Galtűr, Kappl and See have a diary full of events to play out the ski season, maximising their snowsure position in the Paznaun valley of the Silvretta mountains in Tirol, Austria. On 11 April, Ischgl hosts the annual Gastro Ski World Cup, when 60 celebrity chefs from … [Read more...]

Teens Using Their Swede

Organic Vegetables

Teenagers are opting to eat fresh organic vegetables and think up exciting culinary delights, thanks to a new regional service that looks to be breaking the barriers between kids and their greens. Mum of three, Nicky Barron, says her children Sophie (17), Billie (16) and Josh (18), are enjoying a healthier … [Read more...]

Diamonds And Pearls At Brocket Hall

Brocket Hall - Diamonds and Pearls

Brocket Hall - the illustrious stately home in Hertfordshire - the former home of two British prime ministers - has staged the first of it's "Evenings of Elegance" for 2011, combining a magical house party in the rarefied environment of the Regency Hall with lavish hospitality, traditional butler service and the finest … [Read more...]

IFWG warns against failure to support local producers

support local producers

Today, the spotlight was turned on independent, grass-roots food producers as the winners of the Irish Food Writers' Guild Food Awards 2011 were unveiled. The awards highlight the vital work of small, independent Irish food producers, at a time when supporting home-grown industry is of the utmost … [Read more...]

Hopkinson Takes Cooking At Home To A New Level

Simon Hopkinson BBC

Simon Hopkinson Takes Cooking At Home To A Tantalising New Level For BBC One Best-selling food writer and experienced chef Simon Hopkinson is set to take cooking at home to a tantalising new level in a six-part series for BBC One. Drawing on his 30-year career in professional kitchens, Simon will be sharing … [Read more...]

Jean-Georges Vongerichten Returns

Jean-Georges Vongerichten

Jean-Georges Vongerichten Returns To London Bringing Spice Market To Leicester Square Internationally renowned chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten and CulinaryConcepts by Jean-Georges will premiere Spice Market London in the new W London - Leicester Square hotel. This South East Asian-inspired restaurant will be … [Read more...]

Blue Cheese Under The Microscope

Blue Cheese

Scientists are putting the East Midlands' famous blue cheeses under the microscope in a research project that aims to explain exactly what gives the cheeses their distinctive taste, texture and smell. The Food and Drink iNet is supporting research being carried out by The University of Northampton in … [Read more...]