More than 12,000 visitors are expected to attend one of the South East’s largest exhibitions of architecture, fine art, design and film. The University of Brighton’s annual Graduate Show is a free-to-attend exhibition that lets visitors search out stars of the future who hope to follow in the footsteps of alumni such as fashion designer Julien Macdonald OBE or Turner Prize … [Read more...]
The Old Swan & Minster Mill appoints Head Chef Benjamin Xavier
Lana de Savary, owner of the Old Swan & Minster Mill in the Cotswold village of Minster Lovell, has appointed Benjamin Xavier as the new head chef. Benjamin has been in the industry for over ten years and during his career has worked in some of London's most prestigious restaurants including Tom Aikens in Chelsea. He also brings international experience, having worked in … [Read more...]
Pork Belly Sous Vide test, Open Kitchen Live June 30th
H&C News attended a restaurant menu development tasting recently at Crockers Folly in London’s St John's Wood. During the tour of the kitchens Chef Damian Wawrzyniak told us he wanted to try out Grant Sous Vide equipment. As we know the team at Grant we mentioned this and thanks to Equipline we have been able to arrange to host Chef Damian and the team from Grant to test … [Read more...]
Pork Belly, Toasted Pine Nuts, Truffle Popcorn, Kale and Sage Jus Recipe, by Chef Damian Wawrzyniak
Pork Belly, Toasted Pine Nuts, Truffle Popcorn, Kale and Sage Jus Recipe, by Chef Damian Wawrzyniak. Pork Belly Brine: 1000ml of Apple Vinegar 400g Brown Sugar 200g of Kosher Salt (if other salt, use half of the Kosher salt weight) 1kg of Pork Belly Method: Bring vinegar to the boil, combine all ingredients, take off the heat, cool down to 4C. Place Pork … [Read more...]
Krug & Chips, a Tom Sellers Story
This July, Maison Krug is launching a gourmet chip shop, Krug & Chips, in collaboration with Michelin starred chef Tom Sellers. Following the fantastic success of Krug Kreperie and Krug Krustacean, Krug is transforming the traditional British favourite, the “chippy”, and elevating it to an unforgettable rough luxury culinary experience for consumers to enjoy in Covent … [Read more...]