Adam Bennett, head chef at Andreas Antona’s latest venture, The Cross in Kenilworth was yesterday named as the UK Bocuse d’Or candidate 2014 following a national selection competition at University College Birmingham. Adam first expressed his interest in taking part in the Bocuse d’Or for a second time last Summer but his position was only confirmed following a cook-off with … [Read more...]
Food costs for January
Welcome to your market overview from Prestige Purchasing for January. This is your quick guide to what is happening in the major food and drink supply markets. Top News Top Increases Percentage Difference Top Decreases Percentage Difference Cabbage +67.14% Apricot -42.00% Vine Tomatoes +57.50% Iceberg … [Read more...]
Philadelphia Recipe, Honeycomb Cheesecakes
Ingredients for 8 30 g butter 125 g light digestive biscuit crumbs 125 ml double cream 50 g icing sugar Finely grated zest of 1 lemon 1 tbsp lemon juice 2 honeycomb chocolate bar, roughly chopped 250 g Philadelphia Original Instructions Arrange the ring moulds on a flat baking tray. Stir crumbs into melted butter. Divide between 8 x 7 cm ring … [Read more...]
Amedei chocolate tart, by Shay Cooper
This indulgent chocolate tart recipe is distinctive due to its 'chuao' chocolate filling. Chuao cocoa is amongst the finest in the world, hailing from Venezuela and providing a fine, delicate flavour perfect for chocolate lovers. This chocolate tart from Shay Cooper requires 24 hours resting so make sure you start it in plenty of time. For the full recipe click here … [Read more...]
Passion fruit and white chocolate cheesecake with fresh orange sorbet – Matthew Tomkinson
Matthew Tomkinson's recipe for passion fruit and white chocolate cheesecake will impress any guest. The orange sorbet adds a wonderful freshness to this decadent dessert, and is guaranteed to please. You can buy bronze gelatine easily online. The orange crisps will need two days in an airing cupboard to dry out. For the full recipe click here … [Read more...]