Eel tempura with smoked lardo sauce, vinegar jelly and onion ice cream From eating bread and ragù as a child to running a two-starred restaurant in Tuscany, Francesco Bracali has stayed true to the area's local flavours and has helped bolster the region's already famous foodie credentials. Francesco Bracali harnesses the firm flesh of the eel in this tempura recipe, … [Read more...]
The Roux Scholarship 2016 Winner
The Roux Scholarship has been running since 1984 and gives young chefs a platform to test their skills at the highest level. It is not simply a scholarship, but an opportunity to become a member of the elite group of chefs who have won and driven the culinary world to new heights. Top chefs such as Simon Hulstone, Andrew Fairlie and Matthew Tomkinson to name a few. To be … [Read more...]
Chefs Vegetarian Recipe of the Week, Quinoa salad with snow pea tendrils
Ingredients ½ cup cooked Tri colour Quinoa (Cook in vegetable broth or stock) 1 tbsp Shredded Coconut ½ raw Shredded Beetroot 1 tbsp Pepita Seeds Sprouts (as many as you like) Pea Tendrils (homegrown if possible!) ¼ Avocado sliced Drizzle of Olive Oil Pinch of Pink Himalayan Salt Method I always recommend cooking more Quinoa than you need … [Read more...]
University chef lecturer conquers with Alexander the Great statue made from margarine
Alexander the Great helped University of Derby Chef Lecturer Rob Stordy to claim two gold medals at a nationwide culinary arts competition. Rob used pastry margarine to sculpt a statute of the legendary conqueror astride his horse Bucephalus to win Best in Class at The University Caterers Organisation (TUCO) Salon Culinaire which tests the skills of the UK’s top university … [Read more...]
Esteemed Executive Chef Joins One Warwick Park
Creative leader in culinary arts Marco Goldin has been appointed new Executive Head Chef at One Warwick Park. Set to open in Tunbridge Wells’ historic Pantiles district this June, Italian born Goldin will drive the creative concept behind the elegant 39-bedroom hotel’s new 75-cover restaurant, L’AMORE. With over 20 years experience in food service operations, Marco’s … [Read more...]