The Food Standards Agency (FSA) is calling on people to check the food hygiene ratings of restaurants before booking Christmas meals out with family and friends. A poll released today found that almost half of the UK public (46%) never check food hygiene ratings of places they plan to eat in. Hygiene standards main concern of only 3% This is despite 34% of people … [Read more...]
Cornwall’s traditional Chocolatier and his products
Chocolarder have been making artisan bean to bar chocolate for 3 years in Cornwall. From machinery to recipes, their founder is a true innovator. Real chocolatiers are hard to find: many companies exist who melt down some high quality chocolate buttons to create their own blends, add some flavours and a signature shape and call themselves chocolatiers. In a secret location … [Read more...]
Top 15 Products October
Each month we enjoy looking at the page statistics and learning what Product pages have proved most popular with our readers. Each month we are seeing a greater effect on what makes the cut for our Top 15 from readers using social media to share content with colleagues, take a look at the bottom of each page as shares are visible on each page. Dragons Den … [Read more...]
Croydon’s new food hub – Surrey StreEatery
Surrey StrEatery, Croydon’s new food hub has opened, supported by funding from the Mayor of London’s Regeneration Fund and Croydon Council, with seven budding street food traders given the chance to make their dreams a reality. The new Surrey StrEatery has opened at a vacant shop at Bridge House, Surrey Street, Croydon. Running until March next year, Surrey StrEatery is open … [Read more...]
From Head Sommelier to Master Sommelier
Country-house hotel and Michelin-starred restaurant Northcote has announced that its head sommelier, Adam Pawlowski, has become a Master Sommelier. Widely regarded as one of the hardest diplomas in the world, with only 220 passing the exam since its inception in the UK more than 40 years ago, it is a huge achievement for Adam and testament to his talent. Broken down into … [Read more...]