Archive for June, 2008

Cost of Groceries Still Rising

Now Waitrose might not be the cheapest of places to shop but in my small town it is the only place to buy groceries (apart from the regular market and an equally as expensive funky almost-deli) if you don’t have a car or use the supermarkets on-line shopping. But even there prices are noticeably higher […]


Hugh’s Chicken Out Campaign in Trouble

Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall needs to raise £86,000 - his latest efforts in the on-going Chicken Out Campaign have resulted in a huge bill from Tesco’s.
A few weeks ago I submitted a resolution to Tesco plc with the support of 102 shareholders representing some 3.7 million ordinary shares. The resolution challenges Tesco’s claims about poultry welfare, and […]


Top chef Jun Tanaka offers up a complete guide to fine dining

Put your taste buds to the test
Chat date: Tuesday 10th June 2008
Chat time: 3:45
There’s nothing quite like dining at your favourite restaurant. The fine wine, signature dishes and of course being waited on. As we are now spending more time eating out and more of us are taking a discerning interest in food […]


Food Advice For Parents Dealing with Fussy Kids

21st century kids are fussier than ever about what they will and won’t eat, posing problems for parents who want to ensure their children eat well almost half of who admit to feeling under pressure from a fussy child to put certain things in their lunchboxes.
Obliging your child might avoid a temper tantrum but […]


BBC Good Food Show 2008

The BBC Good Food Show returns to the NEC Birmingham over the 11th - 15th June 2008.
This year’s line-up of TV’s top celebrity chefs including Gordon Ramsay, James Martin and Simon Rimmer, will all show off their skills in the Summer Kitchen sponsored by Sainsburys’ where you can pick up tips, find inspiration or just […]