The latest item to receive a protected status is the Fenland celery, a winter vegetable. This food product from Britain is the 30th and the first vegetable to get the award, more for its links to history and to the locality than any other thing. The European Commission gave this celery, revived in Cambridgeshire, the […]
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Haloodies hail first British Halal Food Festival as a great success
Britain hosted its first halal food festival last month. Haloodies, the fans of halal food of every background and profession, religion and race headed for the Docklands of London in order to celebrate the occasion. The simple reason being that they all enjoy halal food. The last weekend of Septmenber saw some visitors at the […]
Scotland's best baker reveals the secret of his success
The best baker in Scotland revealed that the secret to his success is actually very simple: love. Back in 1983 Andre Sarafilovic started his bakery career as an apprentice at the family firm Stephens Bakery in Dunfermline. His boss at the time Al Terris said that he started work promptly at 4am daily and was […]
Derbyshire Day set to be celebrated in the House of Commons
The House of Commons has invited Derbyshire’s food and drink producers to celebrate Derbyshire Day. The event, facilitated by Nigel Mills, MP for Amber Valley and Heather Wheeler, Mp for South Derbyshire, will be held on Tuesday, April 16th. The Commons Speaker John Bercow, Commons Deputy Speaker, Nigel Evans, Food Minister David Heath, and the […]
Street food on the up and up
Man vs Food is one of the most popular culinary shows on television right now, and it is has left a large impact in its wake. In fact, due to this programme and other similar shows street food has become an increasing trend with many people making it a point to eat street food on […]
Yorkshire foodie says the fabulous food is the real reason for the Le Tour's Grand Depart
Sue Nelson, the founder of the Yorkshire Food Finder says that Yorkshire is the only English county that has a larder better than France in terms of tradition, quality and quantity. She believes that it is not the hills, dales or scenic backdrop that has led the Tour de France to choose Yorkshire as the […]
The 2013 Stone Food & Drink festival set to be the biggest and best yet
This year’s Stone Food and Drink Festival will be the ninth and will be held on Friday-Sunday the 4th, 5th and 6th October. It is set to be the biggest yet and a whole host of new exhibitors will be attending. The Midlands premier food and drink festival has has enquiries from as far afield […]
Great British Bake-Off hosts to appear at the 2013 Stratford Food Festival
Paul Hollywood, the celebrity baker, will be turning the heat up a few notches this year at the 2013 Stratford Food Festival. Known widely as the host of the Great British Bake-Off, Hollywood has become a favourite in households for his wry humour and blunt to the point statements. Showplace Events, the festival organisers, are […]
Rhubarb is the new Valentines gift for loved ones
“Forget Valentine’s day flowers,” says Tim, who trained under the tutelage of Raymond Blanc. “Go for the Yorkshire love bunch, which is healthy, pretty in pink and regional. Tim Bilton is one of Yorkshire’s top chefs and is highly passionate about producing top quality Yorkshire food, swapping rhubarb in exchange of roses for this year’s […]
Flavours of Spring with the Yorkshire Food Finder Culinary Trail
2013’s seasonal trails include butchery and charcuterie skills, rare lamb breeds, sustainable preservation methods of fishing, making of fresh cheeses, and pairing with ales and ciders from all over the country. Add a springy step to your trip by booking earlier for a place on a culinary trail just for you and experience England’s seasonal […]