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Mother’s Day Specials at Oliver Peyton’s Eateries

This Mother’s Day, ditch the same old Sunday lunch and treat her to afternoon tea at one of Oliver Peyton’s fabulous London restaurants, combined with either a spot of shopping, a stroll in one of the capital’s most picturesque Royal Parks, or a visit to one of the world’s finest art collections.

CULTURE AND COCKTAILS
For the mother who is as familiar with the institution of afternoon tea as Mother’s Day itself, only a refined date at one of Peyton’s restaurants at The National Gallery will satisfy her craving for culture.

Opt for grandeur and understated elegance with a visit to The National Dining Rooms in the gallery’s Sainsbury Wing where reflecting the heritage of its regal location, afternoon tea is perennially British. On the menu are scrumptious buttermilk scones served with clotted cream, preserves and a selection of tasty cakes, sandwiches and savouries all from the restaurant’s in-house bakery, for £16.50 with tea or £20.50 with a glass of champagne.

For something less formal, enjoy a leisurely afternoon at the chic and cosmopolitan The National Café. Choose from a wide selection of delicious home-made sandwiches, pastries and freshly baked scones with Jersey clotted cream, jams and preserves, and your choice of tea or coffee for £14.50. For that extra touch of extravagance on Mothers Day, swap her cuppa for a sparkling Bellini cocktail.

As the perfect complement to this relaxing interlude, continue your afternoon with a free guided tour of the National Gallery’s stunning collection, especially for Mother’s Day.

The National Dining Room, Sainsbury Wing, The National Gallery, Trafalgar Square, London WC2N 5DN
T: 020 7747 2525 / www.thenationaldiningrooms.co.uk

The National Café, East Wing, The National Gallery, Trafalgar Square, London WC2N 4DN
T: 020 7747 5942 / www.thenationalcafe.co.uk

AFTERNOON TEA INN THE PARK
If your mum is an outdoorsy type, treat her to a stunning afternoon tea at Inn The Park, set in one of London’s most beautiful Royal Parks, St James’s Park.

With a choice of two magnificent high teas, made using only the most carefully sourced ingredients and traditional recipes, your mum will feel thoroughly spoilt. Grab a spot by the window overlooking ‘Duck Pond’, complete with pelicans, ducks and herons, and tuck into a traditional English afternoon tea. Look forward to a selection of freshly made finger sandwiches, light and fluffy scones with home made strawberry preserve and Cornish clotted cream, as well as a mouth-watering cakes including Victoria sponge, treacle tart, gooey chocolate cake, a mini passion fruit trifle and a pot of the finest tea, all for £15.00.

For a mum in a million, treat her to the ‘Luxury’ afternoon tea, which features the same delightful menu, but with warm Dorset crab, homemade foie gras, and smoked trout pate with toast, as well as a scrumptious clotted cream tartlet, for £22.00.

With such an excellent spread and relaxing location, it’s the ideal choice for a memorable Mothering Sunday.

Inn the Park, St James’s Park, London SW1A 2BJ
T: 020 7451 9999 / www.innthepark.com

FETE DES MERES
For the mother who appreciates the glamorous things in life, wow her with a trip to one of London’s most opulent galleries, The Wallace Collection in the heart of Marylebone, a stone’s throw from Selfridges and the area’s numerous boutiques.

After some serious shopping take in the gallery’s stunning collection of 18th century masterpieces and beautiful miniatures, gold boxes and porcelain before heading to Oliver Peyton’s The Wallace Restaurant. Set in the gallery’s indoor courtyard, complete with a dramatic glass roof, maman can indulge in one of two fabulous afternoon teas.

Sit amongst pretty camellia trees and under silk-fringed parasols, whilst indulging in Thé Anglaise featuring a selection of finger sandwiches and cakes, devilled Cromer crab on melba toast and scones with Jersey clotted cream, jams and preserves. For the ultimate indulgence, Thé Parisien is a truly deluxe afternoon delight boasting home-made foie gras, salmon tartare, pork and duck rilettes with Melba toast and an array of French fancies and pastries - each served with your choice of freshly brewed tea. Thè Anglaise is available at £17.50 and Thè Parisien at £24.50 per person. For a wickedly luxurious afternoon, treat her to a glass of St. Evermond Brut NV for an extra £7.50.

The Wallace Restaurant
At the Wallace Collection, Hertford House, Manchester Square, London W1U 3BN
T: 020 7563 9505 / www.thewallacerestaurant.com

THE YUMMY MUMMY
If your mummy loves to indulge, Mother’s Day is the perfect excuse to make for MEALS and have a fabulous day that combines design-savvy shopping with scrumptious food.

Tucked away on the first floor of Heal’s flagship Tottenham Court Road store, MEALS’ playful fairytale-esque restaurant is designed to delight pleasure seekers who enjoy the odd shopping splurge. After a carefree afternoon being spoilt for choice with glorious in-store goodies, mum can enjoy a well-deserved rest with a tempting array of afternoon treats as she shows off her latest ‘must have’ purchases.

Put down the shopping bags and find your own cosy corner to enjoy a selection of finger sandwiches, delicious scones with large dollops of jam and clotted cream and a range of spectacular tasty cakes such as treacle tart, carrot cake or fig rolls, served with your choice of Peyton and Byrne exclusively blended tea or coffee for £9.50, or £15.95 with a glass of sparkling Prosecco.

Meals, Heal’s, 196 Tottenham Court Road, London W1T 7LQ
T: 020 7580 2522 / www.mealsrestaurant.co.uk


Douwe Egberts Video 3 & Competition Question

Here we have the third of the series of videos from sponsors Douwe Egberts with the classic Cappuccino as the theme.

We visit the grass routes of Douwe Egberts coffee story, the beautiful coffee farms of Colombia. The final of the three films fittingly takes us back to where it all begins and introduce us to the passionate farming families who grow the finest beans, generation after generation. Narrated by James Nesbitt, we really hope you’ll enjoy this and the other films in the series!

The competition as detailed in the previous Douwe Egberts post needs a question! What we need to know is “What is your favourite coffee based dish”? Closing date for entries (either emailed in or left as a comment) is December 25th.

  • Douwe Egberts (thefoodielist.co.uk)
  • Biodynamic coffee farming in Brazil (guardian.co.uk)
  • Do You Make Espresso at Home? (thekitchn.com)
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Douwe Egberts Video 2 & Competition Details

Love Coffee? Love that first cup steaming from your cafetiere? Then this film is for you!

Douwe Egberts have been growing, roasting and supplying the finest coffees for over 250 years and have learnt a thing or two about the world’s most popular drink along the way…

This is the second in a series of 3 short films that charts the fascinating story of coffee and the breakthrough that truly made coffee instant and global - the filter. We also meet Etienne, the passionate tasting master behind the last 3 decades of Douwe Egberts blends. Narrated by James Nesbitt, we really hope you’ll enjoy this and the other films in the series!

Regarding the competitions:

1) Douwe Egberts MAIN competition:

The Netherlands is where it all started for Douwe Egberts, some 250 years ago, and we’ve been following the fascinating stories behind coffee ever since. They love hearing about your ideal endings to the coffee story – the kind of special coffee moments that you look forward to enjoying, week after week. In return for sharing, they are inviting one lucky winner and a friend to experience where it all began. You’ll enjoy 3 nights of 4* accommodation, flights and transfers, £100 spending money and a whole host of Amsterdam’s cultural and culinary delights. The winner will be selected as the most original and humorous entry. Closing date is midnight, December 31st 2009.

Enter Here: http://behindeverycup.douwe-egberts.co.uk/

2) Hamper Giveaway provided by Douwe Egberts

Douwe Egberts are sponsoring another competition for the UK readers of The FoodieList to giveaway a Christmas hamper (6x Etienne Products, Cafetiere, 2x Mugs,1x Thermos Travel Mug1x Douwe Egberts storage tin) to the value of £45.00. The competition relates to the three Douwe Egberts videos being posted on the blog over the next 2-3 weeks. There will be a question which I will post with the final video so keeping watching the videos and keep your eye out for the question. Good luck Closing Date is December 25th 2009



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Douwe Egberts

Below is the first of three films by those fine coffee makers, Douwe Egberts. Focusing on the most popular variations (Espresso, Cafetiére & Cappuccino), we hear from the numerous and passionate advocates from around the World, at every stage of the process, from the Growers, Harvesters & Master Tasters, all the way to Douwe Egberts’ most valuable experts; the passionate coffee drinkers at home, work and play.

“Douwe Egberts have an unrivalled heritage in the coffee world. With a wealth of experience spanning over 250 years, Douwe Egberts have mastered the art of making truly exceptional coffee. Blending smooth, delicious coffee is a skill that they have been perfecting since 1753. With the help of their master blender, Etienne Moernaut, Douwe Egberts bring you great tasting coffee from across the world in every cup.

Etienne’s passion has been at the heart of Douwe Egbert’s coffee since 1973. Working from the factory in Belgium, he proves his dedication by tasting between 250 and 300 cups a day. His extensive knowledge and insistence in tasting at every stage of the roasting process, to ensure balanced flavours, is the secret behind the great taste of Douwe Egbert’s coffee.

Douwe Egberts’ knowledge allows them to produce a delicious and consistent taste for both their Instant and Roast and Ground ranges. Whether you’re on the go, or if you’re after a moment to savour, their range sumptuous blends will satisfy every palette. From smooth and indulgent to vibrant and intense, Douwe Egberts’ unique expertise allows them to deliver on taste every time.
Douwe Egberts have an unrivalled heritage in the coffee world and boast over 250 years of experience in making truly exceptional coffee. Blending smooth, delicious coffee is an art they have been perfecting since 1753.”



Another reason to watch this series of entertaining (and fascinating ‘educational’) videos is that a little competition may be arising at the end :-)

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