Archive for November, 2007
Origin of Chocolate
Researches have found traces of cacao on pottery fragments dating from about 1100 B.C. to 800 B.C. Even more interesting, they also think that chocolate was discovered by accident—when Central American Indians making beer from the pulp of cacao seedpods discovered a new use for the pulpy byproduct.
“It was beer with a high kick,” […]
Plantation Reserve Sugar
Unlike white sugar and some brown sugars (that are often just white sugar coloured with molasses) Plantation Reserve Sugar is milled rather than refined, making it less processed. It is thus a coarser, lighter sugar with a natural taste and aroma that is, the West Indies Sugar & Trading Company insists, ‘a cut above the […]
Llandeilo Festival of the Senses
Llandeilo Festival of the Senses: November 20th to 24th 2007
Plenty of activities throughout the town of Llandeilo over the 4 days. Chocolate and Pudding tasting at the Angel Hotel, Deli delicacies tastings and talk on usage, Cheese and Wine evening with 10% off, free glass of wine with every main course at Carolita’s (a restaurant […]
Two New Food Magazines
Now available at ‘all good retailers’ two new magazines dedicated to UK food.
Actually into its second issue is Tastes Of Britain.
Each issue will allow readers to meet the people and hear the stories behind the cream of British regional food, as well as creating a network of contacts to allow readers to be […]
Heir to the Cone
Happy Birthday to You….
… it is Prince Charles’ birthday. To mark the occassion the good fellas at Ben and Jerry’s have created Heir to the Cone! (You gotta love the marketing guys…)
Heir To The Cone is the jewel in the crown of Ben & Jerry’s range. This limited edition ice cream is a sweet […]