It’s easy to knock Tana Ramsay, although perhaps best not to do when the old man is around, but it’s also unfair too. Sure she’s the wife of a very rich and powerful man but unlike say Nigella, she wasn’t born into money and status and at the end of the day she is a down to earth mother the like of which can be seen as guests, hosts or victims any day on Daytime TV…..
Rossopomodoro – An Italian in Notting Hill
If you like your Italian food as authentic as possible try Rossopomodoro. Located in the heart of Notting Hill this split level eatery is flying the flag for all things Italian.
Newest Magdelana cutlery pattern marks Osborne’s 300th Anniversary
You can be certain that a silverware company in business for three hundred years more than likely knows what they are doing. To celebrate this milestone, Sheffield manufacturer, Osborne Tableware, has created Magdalena, a 21st-century, contemporary design to hand down to generations. Also in celebration of their long-standing success, they are introducing a limited-edition range of cutlery. Can you guess the number of sets available? A clever three hundred. What fun!
Celebrate New Year’s with Italian flair
The New Year in Italy is one of the most festive holidays of the year, celebrated in some regions for up to twelve days. Families and friends gather for Cenoni, a huge feast, and after dark, the sky is so filled with fireworks that pedestrians are told for their safety to avoid sidewalks and walk down the middle of the street. In keeping with this important Italian tradition, award winning Theo Randall has put together a five-course menu for New Year’s celebration at the InterContinental.
Cookbook series to help cooks get portions right and save money
A recent poll of British adults from OnePoll revealed that a total of £2.7 billion will be slashed from spending and that 9% of those interviewed will cancel having friends and family over for the holidays in order to save money. According to James McIntosh, a UK home economist, it is possible to cook delicious meals this Christmas without following elaborate recipes and overspending. James’s new book mix. is a comprehensive guide to basic proportions in cookery, giving the quantities needed for simple, everyday, holiday recipes.
Stop child abuse with Fairtrade-certified chocolate Advent calendars
Last year before Easter, Amnesty International expressed concern about the treatment of West African children forced to work on cocoa farms, in spite the world’s biggest chocolate companies pledging to eradicate forced child labour from their supply chain. With these sorts of unethical practices behind chocolate production, it makes sense to search out companies certified Fairtrade. Divine Chocolate, a UK Fairtrade chocolate brand, is offering some delightful products this year for you to give friends and family, knowing that a cooperative of 45,000 farmers have been paid fairly and own part of the company.
Start Christmas off at Vinopolis with a wine and cheese tasting
With four different kinds of Port now available, it can be hard to know which ones will work best at a party. To help solve such holiday conundrums, Vinopolis is offering a self-guided tour to try them all. From 1st December, tour guests can try delicious Ports ranging from the new pink Port, launched earlier this year by Croft, to the more traditional tawny, red and white Ports.
Brick Lane goes bowling
All Star Lanes, has opened a third venue in the East End of London, at the Old Truman Brewery on Brick Lane. Mixing premium bowling with the food, cocktails and music. the latest All Star Lanes in London embodies all the signature elements of the All Star Lanes experience.he signature elements of the All Star Lanes experience.
North Cornwall restaurant takes pressure off with catering service and fine-dining price deals.
Every Thursday in November and December, Port Isaac’s Harbour Restaurant is running a special dinner deal: After buying a starter and main course, the pudding or cheese course is free. And for those entertaining at home, The Harbour’s recently-launched catering service prepares and delivers your meals within forty-eight hours.
Stay healthy with a tasty nut
Everyone knows pistachios are delicious, but few people are aware of their health benefits. Containing only 3-4 calories each and more fibre and protein than any other nut, pistachios are a great, guilt-free snack. One 30g serving of Wonderful Pistachios contains more antioxidants than one cup of green tea and more lutein than three medium tangerines or a glass of orange juice. Wonderful Pistachios, the largest pistachios available from California, are rotary roasted and seasoned.