Well here we are, the first day of Obsession 16 a feast in every sense of the word, a celebration, a fiesta, a festival of incredible food… and wine. This evening will see two Michelin-starred chef Jean-Luc Rocha take charge of proceedings in the Northcote kitchens. For more information about two Michelin-starred chef Jean-Luc Rocha and what will unfold this evening at … [Read more...]
Fish on Friday Recipe from Great Italian Chefs by Mauro Uliassi
This week’s recipe of the week is Tagliatelle of cuttlefish with nori pesto and fried quinoa – from Mauro Uliassi and courtesy of www.greatitalianchefs.com. By transforming his small beachside café into one of Italy’s top twenty restaurants, Mauro Uliassi has received two Michelin stars and won huge amounts of respect from his peers. His ability to recreate the smells and … [Read more...]
Scottish chef makes world’s first Guinea pig haggis with one of the world’s best chefs
One of Edinburgh’s leading chefs, Paul Wedgwood has made what is thought to be the very first Guinea pig haggis ahead of the traditional Burns night celebrations on Monday 25 January. Whilst Paul Wedgwood’s eponymous restaurant is undergoing an exciting refurbishment for 2016, the chef himself has been busy with something close to his heart – haggis! Not satisfied with … [Read more...]
How to Eat Chinese Food the Healthy Way
Chinese food is sometimes unjustly thought of as one of the unhealthiest meals you can eat. But this all depends on what you choose to order. In China, it is still quite rare to see an obese person on the streets, so obviously not all Chinese food is that bad for you. In fact, some of the more authentic dishes have some astonishing health benefits. Restaurants such as Royal … [Read more...]
Obsession 16 – Sixteen years of culinary excellence at Northcote
Obsession16 is a feast in every sense of the word, a celebration, a fiesta, a festival of incredible food... and wine. But Obsession is not just about the food, the wines, the service, it's not formulas that make great festivals, it’s the people; the chefs; the staff and the guests at the 16th year of Obsession, when we celebrate 16 nights of pure gastronomic … [Read more...]