With sections labelled, Easy, Special, Steamy, Fruity, Slow, Morning etc it’s easy to find your way around this book and to find something that appeals almost instantly. If you love your food but aren’t too fond of the love handles, this is the book to browse and be inspired by.
Tate lowers prices but promises high-quality
Tate restaurants have joined the many London-area restaurants to reduce their prices in hopes that customers won’t have to stop dining out during these difficult economic times. But even though the pounds are coming off, restaurant supervisors have promised not to reduce food and drink quality. “Despite the current economic trend to cut costs we will not lower quality”, comments Robin Bidgood, CEO of Tate Catering, “It is our ethos that all ingredients are seasonal, and provenance will never be compromised by cost. Head Sommelier Hamish Anderson has selected wines to complement dishes on the menu at Rex Whistler Restaurant at Tate Britain available for just £3.00 for one glass of wine or £5.00 for two.”
Fakhreldine’s glamorous new cocktail
Fakhreldine offers a sleek, modern take on Lebanese food and décor and to complement the exotic surroundings and fare – the eatery has recently added an new concoction to its cocktail list. Named in honour of the agency whose models are regular visitors to Fakhreldine, Storm is not only delicious, but provides a stunning visual spectacle. Storm combines Baileys, Blue Curaçao, Sambuca and cinnamon. The cocktail is prepared and then flambéed in front of the customer.
Buy fairtrade in bulk with friends and save money
If Fairtrade Fortnight (February 23 to March 8, 2009) spurs you to seek more fairly traded food, look no further than Essential Trading. The British co-operative business sells hundreds of Fairtrade foods from pulses to peanut butter, cereals to soups, chocolate spread to sprouting seed mix. the range is diverse. Essential sells a number of leading vegetarian, vegan, organic and fairtrade brands plus its own Essential brand of larder staples such as tahini, vegan pesto, quinoa, chocolate spreads, nuts, soups, fruit mixes and biodynamic herbal teas to name a few.
Fairtrade taste fair at Whole Foods full of feelgood entertainment
There’s nothing better than attending an event that is not only filled with great food and fun entertainment, but where the profits will benefit farmers around the world. Cafédirect’s contribution to Fair-Trade fortnight this year is a TasteFair full of fun classes, readings by authors for children and adults, a movie screening, and some great entertainment ranging from Quixote and Narration to Vashti Anna and Hador Manor. Centered at Whole Foods in Kensington from Sat 21 February to Sun 01 March, the mix of eco-friendly education, entertainment and good eating is a feel-good event that you do not want to miss. Check out the programme of events to see which exciting guest speakers will be involved and what other events are going on: www.tastefair.co.uk
Albannach flips out over pancakes
Albannach on Trafalgar Square, London’s finest Scottish bar and restaurant is celebrating the art of pancake from 23rd to 27th February. Available as options on the daily set menu, the pancakes each have a Scottish twist. As a starter, the pressed buckwheat pancake oozes tangy Highland Blue cheese and wild field mushrooms.
James Every Day: The Essential Collection
We all know James Martin, although these TV chef chaps are getting a bit hard to tell apart aren’t they? There’s the bald bloke who says ‘cooking doesn’t get tuffer than this!’ and the bloke who pretends to listen to him and who looks a bit sweaty and unwell. James isn’t one of them, he’s the bloke who you see on Saturday Kitchen and who your mum thinks is quite sweet.
Orange and Polenta Cake
Organico, the Mediterranean organic food specialists, welcomes the Coeliac UK’s** Free for Tea week in May (11th-17th) and what better way to celebrate gluten-free tea-time than with an organic polenta cake!
Cheese Apple Pancakes
Why not try these Cheesy Apple pancakes? Perfect for Shrove Tuesday, the pancakes appeal to the whole family including kids who love the cheese and apple filling! Or you can make them as a healthy light snack when socialising with friends.
From Russia with love
Rodchenko & Popova: Defining Constructivism opened to the public on February 12 at Tate Modern. To mark the occasion, Tate bars manager Alex Stevenson, has created three delicious Russian inspired Vodka cocktails: a Raspberry & Lychee Martini, a Redcurrant & Elderflower Sour and an Apple & Cinnamon Martini.