Archive for October, 2007
National Apple Day
A whole host of events are planned for October the 21st for National Apple Day.
In my area (Oxfordshire) there are pruning workshops and gardener’s advice on old varieties. Cooking demonstrations and apple tastings at the National Trusts Grey’s Court Property, while Waterperry has apple and apple juice tastings of the 50 varieties grown in […]
UK Blog Watch: Greedy Gourmet
Some delightful photographs enliven the regular posts at the Greedy Gourmet. Michelle Minnaar writes that her blog is
“This blog is the Greedy Gourmet’s journey to finding new scintillating recipes containing the “oomph”-factor.
One thing you wouldn’t find on this site is how to cook food in a microwave. It is an abomination and there is […]
Grasmere Ginger Bread
It didn’t look too promising - a hand proffered a few light brown thin pieces of ginger cake. In the mouth it is hard and very crunchy; it takes a second for the ginger perfume and flavour to permeate the head - and wow is it good!
Sarah Nelson’s Grasmere Ginger Bread has been baked daily […]
Discover Chiltern Fungi
For those foragers seeking the safe amongst the undergrowth for their breakfast may be interested in a free fungi event.
The Aston Rowant National Nature Reserve will see a gathering on Saturday the 13th October that will assist in discovering the wide range of fungi growing in the reserve.
Meet at the Aston Rowant NNR car […]
John Lewis Opens First Foodhall at Flagship Store
John Lewis today opened the doors of its first Foodhall at the Oxford Street flagship store, which is now in the final stages of a £64 million revamp.
The 17,000 square foot Foodhall is situated in the architecturally striking basement space of the seven-floor department store. The concept, which was developed in partnership with Waitrose, […]