Posted on 12 November 2008 by tastebuds
UK, French and Spanish chefs battled it out at a grueling live cook-off in the Loire Valley, France for the International Mâche Match 2008 on Thursday 6 November. Nick Chapman, House of Commons sous chef came second in the competition, scoring highest overall in the surprise basket round and impressing the international panel of judges.
Filed under: Awards, Chefs, France, Produce, Recipes | Tagged: Alberto de la Fuente Helleman, Craft Guild of Chefs, International Mâche Match, lamb’s lettuce, Loire Valley, Nick Chapman, Nicolas Guiet | No Comments »
Posted on 9 October 2008 by tastebuds
Roger Saul, founder of Sharpham Park the premium organic spelt food label and fashion label Mulberry, has opened The Sharpham Park Shop, situated in the Great House at Kilver Court Gardens in Somerset. The Sharpham Park Shop is the destination for spelt in the UK showcasing all Sharpham Park spelt produce including mueslis, breads, pearled spelt and flours as well as a whole new collection of exciting breakfast products.
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Posted on 3 October 2008 by tastebuds
The British Cheese Awards, the annual celebration of the very best of the British Cheese industry, has announced the winners of this year’s hard fought competition, with quality being recognised across the board, in both artisan and commercial sectors. Of the record breaking 910 cheeses entered into this year’s Awards, the Supreme Champion was Barkham Blue from the Two Hoots creamery based in Barkham, Berkshire.
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Posted on 2 August 2008 by tastebuds
Originally a Viking settlement in North Jutland, this vibrant modern city now has more restaurants and bars per resident than any other town in Denmark. Less than 2 hours flying time from the UK, Denmark’s most Northern city, Aalborg, is developing a well-deserved reputation as a short break haven for those who literally enjoy sinking their teeth into a destination.
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Posted on 5 July 2008 by tastebuds
James Martin’s “The Great British Village Show Cookbook” features dozens of new ways to make the most of fresh produce and recreate a slice of country life in your kitchen. James Martin has created over 100 recipes that celebrate the flavour and abundance of great locally produced British ingredients, from Pan Fried Beef with Fat Chips and Slow-Roasted Tomatoes to Sticky Gingerbread and Courgette Chutney.
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Posted on 12 June 2008 by tastebuds
Suitable for teddy bears and lovers of the great outdoors alike, Harrods Food Halls have launched a collection of gourmet picnics for summer. Every picnic is made by Harrod’s own chefs and packed in its own individual smart cooker bag, complete with water, accessories and a choice of Chardonnay or Claret (apart from the Children’s picnic).
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