CULINARY TRAVEL INFO

Delectable Menus at the Historic Hotels of the Rockies

tastebuds — Sun, 16 Nov 2008 22:08:03 +0000

Traveling to new places typically means sampling the local cuisine and indulging in tasty, filling meals. Visitors to the Historic Hotels of the Rockies can do just that—and more—with delectable menus and delightful traditions at these venerable accommodations in Colorado, Montana, New Mexico, South Dakota and Wyoming.

The Captain’s Galley Nets ‘Best Fish Restaurant in UK’ Award

tastebuds — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 15:12:12 +0000

Scrabster seafood restaurant The Captain’s Galley is fast gathering gastronomic pace with its latest accolade: Best Fish Restaurant in the UK as voted by the Which? Good Food Guide 2009. One of just 10 restaurants highlighted in the Which? Good Food Guide Editor's Choice Awards, The Captain's Galley serves sustainable seafood landed less than 100 meters from its front door, and is the only restaurant in Scotland to net the coveted Good Food Guide title.

Chef Profile: Kevin Anthony Ashton

tastebuds — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 17:43:35 +0000

Kevin Ashton is a chef and a member of the Guild of Food Writers who has worked around the world, cooking for many famous people. Recently his recipes and food articles have begun to appear in other countries.

Loire Valley International Mâche Match Final Results 2008

tastebuds — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 20:54:33 +0000

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.

Chef Profile: Steven Doherty

tastebuds — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 21:50:50 +0000

Aged 18, Steven Doherty began as an apprentice at the Savoy. He then moved to Le Gavroche as a Commis Chef and gradually worked his up to the role of Chef de Partie followed by a two year stage to the Alain Chapel's restaurant in France before returning to become a Sous Chef for Albert Roux’s. Le Gavroche went on to gain three Michelin stars making Steven the first ever British head chef at a three Michelin-starred establishment.

Asia’s First, Truly Independent Restaurant Guide: The Miele

tastebuds — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 22:03:05 +0000

The inaugural edition of The Miele Guide, Asia’s first truly independent and authoritative restaurant guide launches on 31 October 2008 at a star-studded dinner held in Singapore. The 2008/2009 edition of this new annual guide will then be available at major bookstores throughout Asia on 1 November 2008.

The Light Jewish Cookbook by Sylvie Jouffa

tastebuds — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 22:04:24 +0000

Jewish food may have a reputation as rich, fatty and very high in calories, yet The Light Jewish Cookbook by Sylvie Jouffa and Annick Champetier de Ribes is proof that you can lose weight and stay healthy by eating the Jewish way.

Award Winning Welsh Chef Matt Tebbutt Cooks Country

tastebuds — Sun, 12 Oct 2008 22:08:41 +0000

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.

Chef Profile: Bryan Webbs

tastebuds — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 11:31:22 +0000

Thanks to his Mum encouraging him to bake cakes, Bryan Webb side-stepped a job down the mines - as a school-leaving Valleys boy at that time was expected to do - opting to become a chef instead. As luck would have it, his first job was with Sonia and Neville Blech at The Crown in Whitebrook, near Monmouth - the only Michelin starred restaurant in Wales.

The Very Best of Seasonal Somerset Foodie Delights

tastebuds — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 22:26:25 +0000

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.

British Cheese Awards: the Medal Winners for 2008

tastebuds — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 14:26:41 +0000

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.

Manchester Food & Drink Festival 3-13 October

tastebuds — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 22:57:09 +0000

Culinary legend Michel Roux will be among top chefs sharing recipe tips as the CityLife.co.uk Manchester Food and Drink Festival serves up a feast for food lovers everywhere. Back for its 11th year, the festival is the largest of its kind in the UK and includes scores of events spread across Greater Manchester.

Rediscover Gary Rhodes: ‘Gary Rhodes / 365′

tastebuds — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 22:23:17 +0000

Celebrity Chef Gary Rhodes just published his most ambitious cookbook to date: ‘Gary Rhodes/ 365’ is full of easy-to-follow recipes, which are designed to slot into our time-poor lifestyles, making quality food without complicated techniques.

London’s Larder Bar Goes Back to Clerkenwell’s Roots

tastebuds — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 20:42:26 +0000

In honour of the gin distilleries which opened in Clerkenwell during the 18th century, The Larder bar has gathered the largest collection of gin in London. The streets surrounding The Larder building were chosen by master gin distillers due to the purity of water in the area, which was then known as Clerks Well. The most famous distillery belonged to Alexander Gordon which opened on St John Street in 1769. Others included the Booths gin distillery in Britton Street. The stone frieze, depicting the methods of gin production, can still be seen today.

Chef Profile: Gary Rhodes

tastebuds — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 16:48:00 +0000

Gary Rhodes is one of Britain’s best-loved Michelin-starred chefs. He has restaurants in London, Dublin, Grenada and on board a cruise ship in the Mediterranean sea. He appears regularly on television, most recently in Hell’s Kitchen and Local Food Heroes, and is one of the stars in spandex on BBC’s 'Strictly Come Dancing' this autumn.