Archive for February, 2008
Britians Dodge Traditional Foods To Lose Weight
Us Brits are a nation of perpetual purgers, apparently, with over half claiming to have been on a diet in the last 12 months. Not me though!
Nearly 1 in 5 claim they are “always on a diet” painting a rather stark picture of our relationship with food. What’s worse is that even though 72% [...]
Looking for Champagne Marmite?
It has caused a storm from England to California - people just can’t get enough of these limited edition Marmites. I’ve still got mine, by the way, unopened, in a unique heart shaped box…. do I keep… or sell on EBay?
For those still desperate to get their hands on a jar of the Champagne Marmite [...]
15th Cornwall Wine and Food Fair
Experience some of the finest wines and local foods at the 15th Cornwall Wine and Food Fair billed as the region’s premier food event showcasing a first rate selection of the hospitality industry’s very best food and drink producers and suppliers.
The 2008 fair will host an exciting collection of 350 wines together with 25 [...]
Food and Beer 3: Abbot Ale
The third recipe designed by Michelin-starred chef, Tom Kerridge specifically designed to match Abbot Ale. The first in this mini-series was Slow Cooked Shoulder of Lamb with Anchovies and Mint for Old Speckled Hen and the second Thai Fishcakes with Greene King IPA.
Abbot Ale or Hop
Welsh Rarebit (ideally served with triple cooked chips)
1/2 pt Ale
400g [...]
Tapas & Wine Tasting at Barcelona Tapas Bar
Barcelona Tapas Bar Y Restaurante has recently been voted Wine List of The Year 2007 by Square Meal’s Imbibe Magazine and this award-winning collection is extensive and inclusive, allowing diners to sample wines of all manner of grapes and varieties, from all over Spain. On Barcelona’s wine list you can find selections from large renowned [...]