Archive for October, 2008

Phil Vickery Video – Tasty Chocolate Pots

by Andrew on October 17, 2008 in Television, Radio, Video, Film with No comments

Phil Vickery Chocolate Pot recipe videoMore Chocolate Week chocolate fun with a video of Phil Vickery making Tasty Chocolate Pots courtesy of Aldi.

Phil comments:

“Cooking with chocolate is great fun and really easy – the Chocolate Pot recipe is a great one for the whole family to try over the coming half-term break. The point to remember about cooking with chocolate is to generally use a product with at least 70% cocoa solid quality, which means less vegetable oil, sugar and milk powder have been added. Give it a try, the kids will love it!”

The video can be viewed on The Aldi YouTube Channel.


Limited Edition Krispy Kreme

by Andrew on October 15, 2008 in food, Tasting Events/Shows with No comments

Krispy Kreme DoughnutsNot sure if this is connected to the on-going Chocolate Week but Krispy Kreme have released a limited edition chocolate covered range. I make no secret that Krispy Kreme rate rather highly in my estimation!

The four new flavours are Chocolate Mint Drizzle, a chocolate bun doughnut with mint icing, the Chocolate Biscuit Crunch, a chocolate glazed ring with a sprinkling of crumbly biscuit, a Chocolate Fudge cake and, finally, a smooth chocolate original.

Each will be available over special weekends through October and November. These events include activities including free samples, limited edition tea-shirts and doughnut decorating.

Details on the Krispy Kreme website.

Wine Loving Singles Needed for TV Dating Documentary

by Andrew on October 14, 2008 in Television, Radio, Video, Film with No comments

Wine DaterWineDater are organising a one off event which will be filmed for a new TV programme and are searching for singles that would like to be involved.

WineDater is a new dating concept which aims to help single Londoners find love whilst increasing their wine knowledge.

The WineDater event will be featuring in a mini-documentary by Helen Croydon, on alternative ways to meet a date. ‘Extreme Dating’ will be aired on Current TV during November and December.

The event will take place on Wednesday 22nd October from 7.30pm at the award winning Hide Bar, SE1. Places are strictly limited to 8 men and 8 women who must book via www.WineDater.co.uk/events.aspx

A complementary glass of fizz will start the evening followed by a brief ‘professional’ tasting technique. Then a relaxed tasting of several quality wines with hosts, Nic ‘n Nige, sparring their tasting notes to try to influence the dater’s palates.

For further information on this visit www.winedater.co.uk

Chocolate Week 2008

by Andrew on October 13, 2008 in Tasting Events/Shows with 2 Comments

Chocolate Week 2008Today sees the start of Chocolate Week 2008.

Chocolate Week is pure chocolate indulgence with talks, tastings, demonstrations, launches of new chocolates, chocolate fountains, sculptures etc. Foodies will be able to find out more about chocolate, it’s origins, cocoa beans, how it is made and also taste the finest chocolate in the world.”

Participants include The Academy of Chocolate, Seventypercent.com, Henley based Gorvett & Stone, Hotel Chocolat and La Maison du Chocolat plus many more.

Chocolate Week primarily takes place in the chocolate shops involved – at their talks, tastings and events. These include Divine at Wholefoods market and desserts at the pudding club, Dessert evening at William Curley and a Le Salon du Chocolat open day. A full list, by day, of events is available on the Chocolate Week website.

Cook Vegetarian – New Magazine

by Andrew on October 9, 2008 in In the Press with 16 Comments

Cook Vegetarian - New MagazineSurprisingly Cook Vegetarian is the UK’s first and only monthly magazine focusing on vegetarian cookery.

Cook Vegetarian! is packed with mouth-watering recipes that celebrate the versatility of meals without meat or fish. From innovative recipes created by top celebrity chefs that will really impress the guests, through to simple, no-fuss family meals that won’t break the bank, every issue is a one-stop guide for all your cookery needs.

As well as mouth-watering recipes, you can also pick up expert tips to hone your culinary skills, nutritional advice to keep you feeling at your best, and all the latest news, ideas and products to emerge from the burgeoning UK vegetarian scene. Whether you’re a committed vegetarian or cutting down on meat for ethical, health or (as the credit crunch bites deeper) financial reasons Cook Vegetarian! will show you just how creative, adventurous and above all, easy vegetarian cooking can be.

Subscriptions cost £15.60 for six months or £35 for twelve months.

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