I tasted a selection of Robert Mondavi wines recently, the 2008 Woodbridge Shiraz,a deep red wine, the 2008 Private Selection Fumé Blanc, a crisp, barrel-aged white and the 2007 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, a luscious rich, dark, ruby red.
A march from Arch to Arch, the continued growth of Laithwaites wine
Alan King talks with Tony Laithwaite how his interest in wine began, the Laithwaites business and its development from modest beginnings to his becoming, other than supermarkets, the biggest sole wine merchant in the world.
Spanish Persimon recipes
Fragrant Spanish persimon are in season from October until mid January. It has a sweet, firm, orange flesh, similar to a peach or mango and can be eaten fresh, or used in sweet and savoury dishes. Here are three great recipes including one from Sam and Sam Clark at Moro
Chestnut recipes from Porter foods
Shell out for some top quality Galician chestnuts from Porter Foods and try some of these delicious recipes. And don’t forget they go great in turkey stuffing too!
Opera tavern to open in Covent Garden
Opera Tavern will open on Thursday 20th January 2011. Owned by Sanja and Simon Mullins Opera Tavern will be the third addition to their current restaurant portfolio which includes the award winning Salt Yard and Dehesa.
Bar 92 show us how to make some tasty New Years Eve and Christmas inspired cocktails
Bar 92 offers Foodepedia a glimpse of what their patrons are going to be enjoying come 12:00 on the 31 December. And for those less keen to brave the cold, recipes to recreate. Glasses at the ready.
Hayman’s Sloe Gin, a great Christmas drink and suitable for any occasion
Hayman’s Sloe Gin is made from wild English sloe berries, gently steeped for several months with Hayman’s Gin before being blended with natural sugar creating a rich ruby red liqueur, making it a great gift for someone special.
Clippy’s Apples, handmade preserves that will give a lift to your food
Made in small batches by working mum and Master Preserver Clippy, Clippy’s Apple products capture British seasonal and indulgent ingredients in bringing together a range of luxury preserves.
Angelus auctions off Chef’s Table for Burns Night inspired menu
In case any of you were wandering how best to prolong the season of excess, restaurant Angelus has got the perfect solution. They’ll be auctioning off their exclusive Chef’s Table for a unique Burns Night event.
Celebrity mixologist Giles Looker shows us how to recreate our favourite cocktails
With party season upon us why not push the boat out with something more original then a bottle of plonk. Mixologist Giles Looker gives you the know how to create his most original winter warmer.