The innately curious among us and lovers of all things chocolate may be wondering how truffles are made. This is a question for an expert, as the making of filled chocolates is a long standing tradition. We turned to Godiva in the UK to help us understand how their gourmet chocolate delights are crafted, and […]
Luscombe Drinks cool alternatives to an alcoholic beverage
Have a holiday from overindulgence during the festive period and join thousands of others who are taking a break from alcohol and raising funds for charity in ‘Dry January’, ‘Dryathlon’ or later in the year for ‘Go Sober in October’. With well-established soft drinks producer Luscombe Drinks, it’s easy to keep on the straight and […]
The Lakes Distillery's £6m investment opens to the public
The highly anticipated Lakes Distillery will open on its idyllic rural site near Bassenthwaite Lake in Cumbria, with the unveiling of a pair of bespoke entrance gates designed by internationally renowned Workington-based metal work artist Alan Dawson. The spectacular gates were thrown open on Monday the 15thof December to reveal the fruits of the distillery’s […]
Winners of the inaugural Food Awards Announced for England and Wales 2014
Winners of the inaugural Food Awards England and Wales were revealed on Monday 17 September, during the black tie ceremony at the Mercure Manchester Piccadilly Hotel. The glamorous evening was hosted by former Miss United Kingdom Rachelle Perez. Accolades were given after months of public nominations which, this year received thousands of votes covering 26 […]
Heavenly Macarons & Marshmallow Boutique
Anges de Sucre (www.angesdesucre.com), the bijou Kensington patisserie specialising in artisan macarons and marshmallows, has created a collection of limited-edition gift sets inspired by the traditional flavours and colours of Christmas. The perfect gift for friends and family or a decadent treat for the festive table, each Christmas offering is a delicious work of art, […]
MacKnight launches its Simple Salmon brand
MacKnight, the leading processor of Scottish and Norwegian Farm Raised Atlantic Salmon, is launching its Simple Salmon brand into grocery retail, which includes: Salmon Mignons, Smoked Salmon Bacon, Salmon Chorizo Sausage and Salmon Burgers – the first of their kind and a healthier alternative to meat. Made from 100% premium Atlantic Salmon, this new and […]
From Barrel to Bottle for Barnstaple’s annual Foodfest
As one of the regular sponsors of Barnstaple’s annual Foodfest, Johns of Instow and Appledore will be bringing the award winning ‘From Barrel to Bottle’ to the event this year. Now in its seventh year, Foodfest 2014 will take place on Sunday 19thOctober 2014 at Barnstaple’s Historic Pannier Market. With a history going back over […]
Extra helpings of cocoa for National Chocolate Week served by York
There’s only one place for chocoholics this week and that’s York, birthplace of the KitKat, Smarties and Terry’s Chocolate Orange, and Britain’s home of chocolate. During National Chocolate Week (13-19 October), this already sweet city will be in chocolate overdrive enabling visitors to eat, drink, make and learn about more chocolate than ever, as well […]
Moorland Garden Hotel in Devon to celebrate the inaugural Delicious Drake’s Trail
What do Sir Francis Drake, Plymouth Gin, Dartmoor lamb and South African wine have in common? They’re all on the menu for a weekend of food and drink delights at the Moorland Garden Hotel in Devon from 3rd to 5th October to celebrate the inaugural Delicious Drake’s Trail, a food festival on the run. Highlights […]
Das Kino Opening New Bar in Nottingham
Das Kino is set to open in September breathing new life into one of the city’s most iconic buildings, Das Kino will be Nottingham’s most exciting newest venue. Work is already well underway to transform what was once The Old Vic on Fletcher Gate into an incredible new space offering premium cocktails, handmade pizza, ping-pong […]