Ingredients For the Shortbread 150g plain flour, plus a little extra 100g corn flour ½tsp fine sea salt 125g unsalted butter cold 90g caster sugar 1 large egg, beaten For the cream 5 tbsp. icing sugar 300ml double cream ½ tsp vanilla extract For the strawberry sauce 400g strawberries, hulled 1 lemon, juice only 2 tbsp. icing … [Read more...]
Report confirms Food Standards Scotland case for a ‘retail revolution’ to help people in Scotland make healthier choices
Tackling the poor Scottish diet is a priority for Food Standards Scotland (FSS). Particularly given that unless we take action now we risk our children following the same habits and poor diets that have led to current obesity levels of 30%. On this current trajectory the projection is that 40% of people in Scotland will be obese by 2030. In January 2016, FSS agreed a package … [Read more...]
Jason Atherton launches gin garden terrace at Temple and Sons
Today, Jason Atherton and Group Bar Executive, Jamie Jones, have launched an English gin garden at British restaurant, Temple and Sons. Created in partnership with award-winning premium mixer company, Fever Tree, the terrace provides a verdant escape in the City, serving the finest gin and tonics, all customisable with herbs from the ‘Fever Tree Garnish Garden’. The gin garden … [Read more...]
Michelin starred Gonzalo Luzarraga to open RIGO’ in Fulham this summer
This July will see the opening of RIGO’, a new restaurant from Gonzalo Luzarraga and Francesco Ferretti, chronicling Gonzalo’s culinary journey from his childhood in Piedmont to time spent garnering Michelin stars in some of the finest kitchens in Europe. Rooted in Italy, RIGO’ will combine modern fine dining with a respect for the season’s lesser used ingredients and unusual … [Read more...]
Alan Quinlan reappointed Aramark Health and Wellness Ambassador
Former Munster and Ireland rugby international Alan Quinlan has been reappointed to his role as Health & Wellness Ambassador with Aramark, the global provider of award-winning services in food, facilities management and property. As an Aramark Health & Wellness Ambassador, Alan will be working with the company to promote healthy lifestyle choices in workplaces across … [Read more...]