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.
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Posted on 13 October 2008 by tastebuds
Matt Tebutt, the chef behind the multi-award-winning Welsh restaurant The Foxhunter at Nantyderry in Monmouthshire, is bringing a taste of the countryside into the home with the publication next month of his recipe book Matt Tebbutt Cooks Country. The host of UKTV Food’s Market Kitchen has compiled 150 rustic recipes which combine his love of modern British cooking with that of the countryside.
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Posted on 29 July 2008 by tastebuds
During Seafood Fortnight (5th through 21st September), Ceviche Masterclasses will be available to guests at Gaucho’s eleven London restaurants. Guests will be invited to make three ceviches themselves and to taste all six with specially selected wines, including Argentina’s own Torrontés, a highly aromatic grape variety. There will also be Ceviche Specials on offer to diners during the two week period.
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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 24 June 2008 by tastebuds
At 1.00-2.00pm on Wednesday 2 July, Asia House (63 New Cavendish Street, London W1G 7LP) is hosting “Taste Of Asia: Noodles & Wraps”, a Talk & Demonstration by Sri Owen, followed by Buffet Lunch. Sri Owen is a successful food and cookery writer as well as teacher and food consultant. The recipes that she will demonstrate are healthy and easy to make.
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Posted on 16 June 2008 by tastebuds
Simmer your way to pasta perfection with these delicious pasta recipes and take a masterclass in serving up perfect pasta with chef and cooking teacher Eric Treuille and Italian food expert Anna del Conte. Discover which pasta works best with which sauce and learn the ten commandments for guaranteed success. Fuss-free recipes are arranged over 12 chapters by ingredient so you can choose according to what’s in your cupboard.
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