Archive for November, 2006
Chocolate In The UK
It is chocolate all the way across the foodie blogosphere this week as Sugar High Friday hits us with truffles. Mighty fortuitous then, that The Independent reports on the vibrant world of the chocolatier.
Our chocolate-makers are challenging our perceptions. Forget violet and rose creams, bring on the Szechuan pepper, Stilton and port, basil and strawberry […]
Lina Store, Brewer Street, London
Like all the other delicatessens I visted in London town yesterday, the Lina Store is stocked full of Pannetonne. I know they are Italian an’ all but just how many Pannettone do us Brits actually buy for Christmas?
It’s a funny little shop, the 1950’s tiled exterior gives a unique impression and adds much to […]
Dragon Sausages
The Welsh Dragon sausage is no more. You could put it down to the addition of the species to the endangered list but it is actually unbending trading standards officers who are to blame. They ruled that because the sausage doesn’t actually contain dragon meat it could confuse customers.
Now’s the time to do one […]
Alternatives To Olive Oil
Extra Virgin Olive Oil - its had its day has it not? A bit like chucking out your chinz it is time to make way for alternatives to the ubicutous olive oil. These are recommendations from The London Paper.
Almond Oil from Vom Vass £4 for 100ml
You can put it in your bath but it is […]
Food fraud in Britain
Just how much poor quality food is labelled as something better? The Food Standards Agency is about to find out as it launches a comprehensive inquiry into food fraud in Britain. From across the country trading standards officers have been reporting irregularities - including fake organic chickens and labels written in felt pen on […]
