A guest post by Adele Griffiths who went to "The good food and wine show" in Cape Town where Australia's Masterchef Jonathan Daddia did some kitchen magic. Jonathan’s dish was Vanilla Balsamic Roast Duck with Glazed Pears and Toasted Walnuts: … [Read more...]
Dinner in the Sky
May 30, 2011 By Leave a Comment
For just five days in June 2011 diners in Estonia’s cultural capital, Tallinn, can enjoy champagne, aperitifs, lunch or dinner 50 metres in the air with spectacular views over the medieval Old Town, Tallinn’s steel and glass business sector and the Bay of Finland. … [Read more...]
Paris Fresh Produce Market Opens To Public
April 13, 2011 By 1 Comment
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
April 5, 2011 By 1 Comment
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
March 28, 2011 By 1 Comment
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
March 24, 2011 By 1 Comment
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
March 12, 2011 By 1 Comment
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
March 9, 2011 By 1 Comment
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
February 15, 2011 By Leave a Comment
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
February 13, 2011 By Leave a Comment
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...]
