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REVIEW: Take the road to Camino
Camino has found a prestigious place for itself amidst the run-down Indian restaurants and (far too numerous to detail) chain coffee shops and fast food joints. Situated in a ‘new’ part of Kings Cross, Regent’s Quarter, Camino is a very short walk fr… More…
RECIPE: The sun is shining so treat yourself!
The credit crunch might be throwing us all back to the 1970’s but some things can be improved on
- the humble vol-au-vent just got an overhaul –
wave goodbye to ego mayo and coronation chicken and say hello to the Jus Rol Sweet Bite ... in just t… More…
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Megatrends Media Party a huge success!
The inaugural food&drink towers Media Party was hosted last night in a bright and sunny bar in central London.
Buzzing with journalists and full of passion from the seven sponsor companies, the evening was a resounding success and cited numerous t… More…
Authentic braai recipes with wine recommendation
Beyerskloof Pinotage Burger
This deliciously simple recipe has travelled straight from the chefs at the world-famous Beyerskloof winery, which lies at the heart of the South African winelands. The burger gets its kick from a healthy dashing of Bey… More…
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15 August 2008 : REVIEW: Take the road to Camino | Camino has found a prestigious place for itself amidst the run-down Indian restaurants and (far too … More…
14 August 2008 : RECIPE: The sun is shining so treat yourself! | The credit crunch might be throwing us all back to the 1970’s but some things can be improved on
-… More…
26 June 2008 : Megatrends Media Party a huge success! | The inaugural food&drink towers Media Party was hosted last night in a bright and sunny bar in centr… More…
17 June 2008 : Authentic braai recipes with wine recommendation | Beyerskloof Pinotage Burger
This deliciously simple recipe has travelled straight from the chefs … More…
09 June 2008 : It's time to Pick Your Own | In our hectic lives it’s all too easy to rush around Tesco grabbing all sorts of different convenien… More…
20 March 2008 : Win 12 litres of Simply Hibi for your next party! | Simply Hibi, is the UK’s first hibiscus based health drink which offers 17 times more anti-oxidants … More…
19 March 2008 : Win a place at a classic French cookery class! | Outdoors Abroad, a collection of the leading European holiday and travel providers, has developed th… More…
18 March 2008 : Win a case of natural presses from Bottle Green | Win a selection case of delicious natural fruit presses from Bottle Green Drinks Co.
Add a splash… More…
18 March 2008 : Win a gift box packed with dinner party goodies! | My Secret Kitchen, the UK’s first nationwide food and drink tasting company, have launched three fre… More…
17 March 2008 : Win a Sir Stelios Easy Pizza party! | Pizza lovers across London can now enjoy top value meals thanks to the expansion of http://www.easyp… More…
07 January 2008 : Enjoy two of your favourite things on Valentine's | Why not treat yourself and a loved one to an evening of matching two of your favourite things, Kumal… More…
07 December 2007 : For dieters: how to keep trim this festive season | It can be hard to look forward to Christmas when you're dieting. What should be anticipated as a fun… More…
20 November 2007 : Drink your way to a healthy Christmas | By Dawn Copeman
Christmas is one of the most sociable times of the year as well as one of the mos… More…
01 October 2007 : Is healthy food just for the wealthy? | By Dawn Copeman
Once again the issue of food poverty has hit the news. Last week the Welsh Assemb… More…
25 September 2007 : Granny knows best when it comes to food wastage | Switching down to 30ºC and putting the paper in the recycling bin have become second nature in thous… More…
03 September 2007 : A day at an English vineyard… | By Helen Lewis
Photography by Scott Lewis (info@scottlewisphotgraphy.co.uk)
How do you make a sm… More…
29 August 2007 : Celebrate next week-FREE WINE & PREMIUM PR SERVICE | The first of food&drink towers' Get A Closer Look At...weeks begins on Monday September 3, 2007 with… More…
10 August 2007 : The world's largest tomato ketchup packet | By Helen Lewis
A plastic pouch filled with more than 1,000 pounds of Heinz tomato ketchup made its … More…
25 June 2007 : From everyday food to superhero | By Sarah Leighton
Forget blueberries or even exotic goji berries, latest findings show that the s… More…
03 April 2007 : How big is your footprint? | Spotted a fantastic product or ingredient from a far-flung corner of the globe? Fantastic. But how c… More…
21 March 2007 : Quality of food most important for 76% of shoppers | A new report from the UK Ashridge Business School suggests that food retailers and manufacturers are… More…
26 February 2007 : Brits want to be seen as healthy & virtuous eaters | Finally, the FSA's study into consumer attitudes has been unveiled. This year's study is a fascinati… More…
13 February 2007 : Valentine's Recipe from Phil Vickery: Dessert | BLUEBERRY & LEMON QUESADILLAS
Serves 4
4 Mission Deli Wraps (Original)
250g/9oz mascarpone
4… More…
12 February 2007 : Valentine's Recipe from Phil Vickery: Main course | CREAMY ORGANIC SALMON, SPINACH AND PINE NUT BAKE
Serves 4
INGREDIENTS
3 Mission Deli Wraps (O… More…
09 February 2007 : Valentine's Recipe from Phil Vickery: Sweet tooth | CHOCOLATE BISCUIT, DRIED CHERRY & MARSHMALLOW WRAPS
Serves 4
INGREDIENTS
4 Mission Deli Wraps… More…
08 February 2007 : Valentine's Recipe from Phil Vickery: Breakfast | CRISPY GAMMON, MAPLE SYRUP AND SUN BLUSH TOMATO WRAPS
Serves 4
INGREDIENTS
4 Mission Deli Wra… More…
08 February 2007 : Rising stars in the tricky kids food market | Helen Lewis reports...
Manufacturers in the children’s food market must sometimes get the feeling… More…
22 January 2007 : Mainstream retailers set ethical precedent | By Sarah MacKinlay
Ethical consumerism is firmly rooted in public consciousness, as highlighted in … More…
10 January 2007 : The Ten Top Trends for 2007 Tip Sheet | By Helen Lewis
1. Going green
Ethical consumerism is nothing new, but the pace at which it has s… More…
05 January 2007 : Retailers & politicians must join forces for good | Conservative leader David Cameron has pledged his support for British produce. Speaking at the Oxfor… More…
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Ten top features ideas- The inevitable impact of the European Nutrition and Health Claims Regulation on your product portfolio: just because it’s an EU law doesn’t mean you can ignore it any longer!
- Going green: how your brand can (and why it should) tap into the growing ethical market
- Brand trust: consumers are becoming increasingly sceptical of the motives of large multinationals – has this opened the path for a food industry led by innovative SMEs?
- The death of low carb and the introduction of the whole and natural diet: what next for the slimming world?
- Organic delivery schemes – how they could appeal to a wider audience with more flexibility in cost, product range and delivery times
- Why is it taking so long for multinationals to eliminate trans fats from their portfolio when Denmark removed them from trace in just a couple of years?
- How to encourage kids to eat healthier at break times and on their way to and from school, and not just at lunchtimes
- Drivers and trends behind the 8%-plus annual growth in alternative sweeteners in a market supposedly obsessed with whole and natural foods
- Understanding the anomalies in the food industry: rising levels of obesity are directly proportional to increasing gym membership; celebrity chef TV programmes are watched by millions but most viewers can’t even boil an egg
- Christmas is the ultimate foodie event: how to make the most of the day with the finest range of yummy products and truly impress your guests