Country Range Group (CRG), the wholesale group with 16 independent members throughout the UK and the Channel Islands, has announced that Coral Rose, the group’s marketing and projects manager, will succeed Colin Birchall as MD from 1 November 2013. The new managing director said she was incredibly proud and privileged to take on the challenge in a year that saw Country Range … [Read more...]
Al Qasr, Dubai, UAE
Armourcoat polished plaster adds the crowning glory to the breathtaking five-star Al Qasr boutique hotel in Dubai. Located adjacent to Burj Al Arab and the Jumeirah Beach Hotel, Al Qasr - which translates to 'The Palace' - is designed to emulate a Sheikh's summer residence. The hotel is the centre-piece of the 40-hectare Madinat Jumeirah resort, the largest luxury … [Read more...]
Corinthia Nevskij Palace Hotel, Saint-Petersburg, Russia
Armourcoat stone-cast panels in an Art Deco style have been specified for the five-star Corinthia Nevskij Palace Hotel, in Saint-Petersburg, Russia. Part of an impressive new mixed development project by architect Aukett Fitzroy Robinson, the Corinthia Nevskij Palace Hotel is the result of the renovation of two historic 19th century buildings in the heart of Saint-Petersburg. … [Read more...]
Philadelphia Recipe, Philly Frittata
Ingredients for 2 0.5 tbsp oil 6-7 small cooked new potatoes, diced 2 spring onions, chopped 0.5 red pepper, diced 0.5 cooked chicken breast, diced 2 tbsp fresh or frozen peas 3 eggs, lightly beaten 60 g Philadelphia Light with Chives Instructions Heat the oil in a small frying pan. Toss in the potatoes, veg and chicken. Fry for 3-4 mins, until … [Read more...]
Philadelphia Recipe, Chilli prawn pizza
Ingredients for 4 1x26cm pizza base 100 g Philadelphia Original 120 g (approx 12) cooked king prawn s 1 small red onion , sliced 2 tbsp sweet chilli sauce coriander leaves to garnish Instructions Spread the pizza base evenly with the Philadelphia, then top with prawns and onion. Bake the pizza in a preheated oven, Gas 6, 200 °C for 10-15 minutes until … [Read more...]