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Britain’s Favourite Potato Recipe

by Andrew on March 1, 2012 in On The Web with No comments

james martin Celebrity chef James Martin has joined forces with recipe sharing site manyfacesofpotatoes.co.uk, to search for Britain’s favourite potato recipe, ready in 30 minutes or less.

To inspire home-cooks to go beyond the staple baked or mashed potato, James has created a selection of his own 30 minute favourite potato recipes which include: Salmon Fish Cakes, with a Lemon and Basil Mayonnaise; Herb Chicken and Potato Kebabs, and Pan-Roasted Potato Tart with Goat’s Cheese and Red Onion.

James is calling upon budding home-cooks to upload their own or their family’s much-loved, quick and tasty potato recipe to www.manyfacesofpotatoes.co.uk. The winning recipe will have the opportunity to feature in a national TV advert, to be aired in July 2012, and the lucky winner will receive a luxury family farm stay holiday for four in the beautiful English countryside.

From the hundreds of potato dishes uploaded, 12 finalists will be selected from across Britain. The finalists’ dishes will then be tasted by a panel of serious foodies – including James – before the winning recipe is selected.

James Martin said: “Manyfacesofpotatoes.co.uk is a fantastic recipe sharing website, where you’ll find a whole host of quick and tasty potato dishes, including some of my own. Who knows, you might discover a new family favourite.”

For hundreds of simple and delicious recipe ideas, as well as James’ top potato tips, go to www.manyfacesofpotatoes.co.uk


BBC Radio 4′s The Kitchen Cabinet

by Andrew on February 6, 2012 in Television, Radio, Video, Film with No comments

The Kitchen Cabinet – BBC Radio 4’s new food panel show – starts tomorrow (Tuesday, February 7th) at 3pm. Jay Rayner hosts and is joined by a panel of guests each week for a show that is recorded in front of a live audience, It is aimed at anyone who cooks at home, not just the experts.

Below are some clips from the first show recorded in Suffolk.

How to Counter the Effects of Jerusalem Artichokes –

How horse manure helped Victorians have pineapples -

An incident with a deer –

The Cocktail Lovers Magazine Issue 2

by Andrew on January 30, 2012 in On The Web with No comments

cocktail lovers magazine 2Available for download now – its free but they insist you register – is the second issue of The Cocktail Lovers Magazine.

The contents include:
Spotlight on spirited females in the drinks industry
The team from Callooh Callay add East End swagger to West End style
Tasting the best cocktails Berlin has to offer
London bars with birds eye views
Rebekkah Dooley talks to Tomas Estes, the tequila ambassador
Detox or Retox?
Plus 25 reasons we’re loving this season

CoolCucumber 22

by Andrew on January 25, 2012 in Television, Radio, Video, Film with 1 Comment

coolcucumber 22The 22nd edition of coolcucumber tv is now ready and waiting at www.coolcucumber.tv.

This edition features a visit to Forman’s magnificent new place in the shadow of the Olympic Stadium – it’s new because the stadium now stands where Forman’s used to be. Lance Forman talks about smoked salmon, graffiti and East London. From the heart of the city to the depths of the countryside – the Lords of the Manor Hotel in Gloucestershire.

Gérard Bassett, OBE, the best sommelier in the world, introduces another of his favourite wines.

Venturing further into the country, there is a visit to the Pipe and Glass, a beautiful pub in a beautiful part of Yorkshire.

Returning to London, there is a chat with Greg Place, General Manager of the new Hilton at Heathrow’s Terminal 5, about his career, and life in the hospitality business.

And finally, in keeping with the record-breaking spirit of the Olympics, Darren Matson – Guinness World Record holder – demonstrates amazing skill with smoked salmon, while chef Michael Smith prepares a simple but beautiful salmon starter.

Alternative Christmas Cake Video

by Andrew on December 19, 2011 in food, Television, Radio, Video, Film with No comments

2011 The Great British Bake Off the extraordinaire Holly Bell has created an alternative Christmas Cake that we all still have time to make!! Here is a little festive film of her creating the masterpiece.


Christmas Cottage Cake from Stupid on Vimeo.

It’s a Christmas Cottage Cake revolution!
The perfect festive alternative to the traditional Christmas Cake. That you can still make in time for Christmas day or any other festive festivities.

With thanks to the wonderful Holly Bell from The Great British Bake Off.

Recipe by Holly Bell
For more tasty ideas visit: http://www.recipesfromanormalmum.com

Made By Stupid
http://stupidcreative.co.uk

See a selection of stills from the shot here:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/madebystupid/sets/72157628371752947/

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