Archive For The “Food” Category
European culinary excellence. We are lucky to live in Europe with its shared values of all things delicious. The EU Fab 6 project promotes wonderful products including a selection of meats – and just in time for spring celebrations. The Consorzio Zampone e Cotechino Modena PGI (Italy) protects a culinary history of more than 500…
Springtime Fusion. Traditional hot cross buns are a seasonal treat and now HECK have created a marriage between those iconic rolls and a spiced burger. It’s the Hot Cross Burger! This concept might seem somewhat edgy, but consider that the finest burger establishments present their patties on sweet brioche buns. And spiced meats have been…
Easter Roast Chicken with Idaho Leek Mash and Spring Greens. (Serves 4) For the chicken: 1 whole chicken 40g butter, softened Salt and pepper 1 lemon A few sprigs of thyme For the leek mash: 1 x Idahoan Butter & Herb Perfect Mash pouch 2 leeks, finely sliced 20g butter 500g spring greens, finely…
Eggs to Eat and to Send. Easter is a special time of year for chocolate lovers. Bettys offers ever-popular Easter eggs, but also a delicious and practical alternative! Jenny the Sheep White Chocolate Easter Egg is adorable. It is crafted from the finest Swiss Grand Cru chocolate. The thick white chocolate egg is hand-decorated with…
A Taste of Mexico on Pancake Day. Jose Cuervo Tequila brings bold flavour to Pancake Day, whether you’re infusing your batter for a spirited twist or shaking up creative cocktails to pair with your stack. A family-owned company for 10 generations, Jose Cuervo produces, amongst others, Especial Silver from blue agave. Enjoy this as a…
Monstrously Good Syrup. Kraken Black Spiced Rum isn’t just for cocktails. It makes a delicious drizzle to use over cakes, ice cream and pancakes too, when made into a syrup! Take your Shrove Tuesday pancakes to the next level with a bold twist – Kraken Rum! Whether you infuse your batter with the rich, spiced…
Savoury Hot Cross Bun. It’s almost Spring – although the crocuses think it’s already arrived. Easter eggs are found in profusion and it’s also hot cross bun season, and Bettys of York have both traditional and innovative versions. But who was Betty? In 1907 a young Swiss baker and confectioner, Fritz Bützer, travelled to England…
T.G. Green & Co was founded by Thomas Goodwin Green of Boston, Lincolnshire, in around 1864. His money came from business in Australia but Mr Green returned to England to marry Mary Tenniel. She was the sister of illustrator Sir John Tenniel whose work could be seen in Punch magazine and Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland….
Crunchy Seaweed. Now, this is something very different. These delicate EMILY Sriracha-flavoured crunchy seaweed crisps are sophisticated and delicious, and the perfect nibble along with a Valentine’s evening cocktail. I am already addicted to these spicy curls – but it’s a healthy addiction. EMILY was created by founder and businesswoman Emily back in 2014. The…
by Chrissie Walker Sounds like a bit of a mouthful – Federweisser und Zwiebelkuchen – and indeed it is: a delicious mouthful …and glassful. Federweisser is German for feather white and refers to the cloudy wine which is still fermenting (although that wine has a hint of yellow about it). The prospect of sipping…
Special £2 new Blackberry Bliss & massive points giveaway this January for FREE treats! Ole & Steen, the much-loved Danish bakery celebrated for its Cinnamon Socials, is ringing in the new year with irresistible offers and rewards to brighten up January. From 1st January to 31st January, customers can treat themselves to an indulgent new Blackberry…
by Chrissie Walker Tartan Whisky Coffee Cream is an embarrassingly simple recipe that lasts for a couple of weeks (perhaps) in the fridge. It doesn’t demand high-end whisky and can be a sweet drink if one uses sweetened condensed milk instead of the regular variety. Ingredients: 300ml single cream 300ml whisky 1 or 2 shots…
A Treat on Nature’s Path. It’s winter and we crave warming desserts. Nature’s Path offers delicious and healthy products for breakfast and beyond. Here we have a recipe for Maple Sunrise Crumble. It’s one of those flexible dishes which can easily be adapted to suit what you have in your pantry. It is gluten-free and…
Exotic comfort. It’s cold out there and we crave comfort food… hot comfort food. Winter meals don’t have to be complicated, and especially when it’s close to Christmas and we all have so many other calls upon our time. Idahoan Perfect Mash is a delicious support, and One-pot Veggie Moroccan Shepherd’s Pie is bound to…
A Sweet Break from Shopping. Lena Lu Donuts has opened in Primark in London’s Oxford Street. It brings an Australian sweet treat to central London. It’s December and, like it or not, we hit the stores. Oxford Street has long been a hub of retail therapy and now we can at least introduce a little…
For Breakfast or any time. It’s just the time of year when we are looking for simple meals using economic ingredients. Idahoan Instant Mash has this vibrant recipe suggestion which is bound to tempt the whole family at any time of day. It’s Spiced Mash Shakshuka and can be adapted to every spice preference. I…
Lavender scented comfort. What to give the foodie who has everything? A loaf of bread, perhaps? But a Warmies® Loaf of Bread will last a little longer than your regular white sliced and it’s a bit more huggable too! Warmies® are fully heatable soft toys that are fun for kids and adults alike. They come…
Fast family recipes. That came around quick! Yes, it’s heading towards Christmas at frightening speed and we are planning meals. Those dinners are not just for the big day but the week before and all through till the New Year. Idahoan instant mash potatoes are here to support. If we love cooking then we enjoy…
Asian Flavours. Sauce Shop® is an award-winning brand known for craft sauces made using quality ingredients in the UK. They have now added Miso Teriyaki BBQ Sauce to their range, for a touch of Asian je ne sais quoi. The company was founded in the Nottingham home kitchen of Pam and James Digva in 2014….
Award-Winning Turkey Toastie and Perfect Secret Santa Gifts. This Christmas season, let the festive magic come alive at Ole & Steen, where tables across the UK will be filled with the spirit of Danish holiday delights! With new Christmassy treats and exclusive Secret Santa-worthy gifts, Ole & Steen has everything you need to spread holiday…