The school holidays are upon us and it is time for that annual mass movement of half the country when we all ‘change position’ and head for our respective holiday destinations. The journey to our retreats can often be tiresome, frustrating and frankly boring in some cases – so why not plan a treat en…
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Ideal for a summer snack with a chilled glass of Italian beer or white wine these bread-crumbed fritters are the shape of fat sausages and are made out of cheesy, tomato risotto and are filled with mozzarella. As they are served straight from the fryer, melting strings of cheese ooze out of them when they…
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The UK has long embraced Italian cuisine, and for many of us it is an everyday choice of food. Italian cuisine cooked at the highest level takes our comfort classics and lifts them into something truly wonderful. For any that doubt Italian cooking translates to fine dining, remember the ‘Best Restaurant in the World’ last…
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Wimbledon is upon us at last – and it is also prime elderflower season – so what better way to cheer Andy Murray on with than your own homemade elderflower cocktail?! Elder is a fairly common, low growing shrub that produces creamy-white flower heads from May through July. The advice is to pick them early…
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With its dramatic views, lochs, rivers and countryside, the game and seafood found in Scotland are some of the best in the world, so its no surprise that with incredible food comes incredible restaurants. From Loch Lomond to the shores of Inverness we have below our pick of some of the finest restaurants in Scotland’s…
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Sitting in an enviable location right in the centre of Covent Garden, One Aldwych is London’s new world class destination for lovers of culture, fashion and food. We are delighted to share with our readers one of their signature recipes from the menu of Indigo Executive Chef Dominic Teague. Healthy yet substantial, a zesty and…
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The heat is on – and we’re all heading for the outdoor seating! Here is our pick of ten of the best alfresco spots offering fabulous dining options. The Ivy Chelsea Garden The look and feel of The Ivy Chelsea Garden is manifestly British and engagingly vibrant. The garden has been created by Anthony Challis…
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A feast for the senses awaits at Belmond Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons. The vision of Chef Raymond Blanc this exquisite venue offers restaurant, rooms and a cookery school. The cookery school courses are suitable for experience of all levels. From half day introductions, to residential programmes, dinner party masterclasses to children’s courses, there is something…
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Bewildered by the mythical sounding names of dish ingredients on menus these days? Well no longer do you need to be daunted by Dashi or nervous of Nigella (seeds). Here is our A-Z of what may be listed next time you dine and how to navigate your through the new seaweeds, fruits and grains. …
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Situated in the stunning grounds of Exclusive Hotel’s Lainston House, SEASON Cookery School is a fun, relaxed yet professional setting to embrace your passion for food and hunger for knowledge. Learn to barbeque the right way and expand your grill repertoire with the following excellent course running on 25th June – and scroll down for…
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Why settle for one amazing dish when you can sample ALL of them? And why have the stress of indecision when faced with an astonishing menu when all you need to do is let the chef send out course after course of his own excellent choice? Behold the delicious extravagance of The Tasting Menu –…
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Set in the magnificent Malvern Hills with panoramic Cotswold views, The Cottage in the Wood is a unique and peaceful 30 bedroom boutique hotel. Privately owned by Nick and Julia Davies, the team at the hotel work together to create a relaxing atmosphere and their motto is ‘Live and Let Live’. True to its venue,…
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Feature image: View from Airds Hotel, Port Appin There are few things more luxurious than to savour the finest food whilst looking out on sweeping sea views. Whether rain or shine, winter or summer, we bring you a corner of paradise on the shores of the UK coastline where the spectacular settings also delivers on…
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Wild garlic is such a versatile ingredient and it is used to perfection in this vibrant recipe from Lucknam Park in Wiltshire. Along with the delightful mini scotch egg this will dish will delight young and old alike. Thanks also to everyone who entered our Lucknam Park Cookery School competition last week. The winner has…
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From icy caves in SnowCastles to breathtaking underwater dining, we have compiled our own list of the globe’s most inspiring restaurants. Eleven Madison Park, New York Recently voted number one in The World’s 50 Best Restaurants, EMP as it is affectionately known by fans is also the holder of three Michelin stars. This contemporary, modern…
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With Father’s Day (Sunday 18th June) on the horizon and dining alfresco at last a very real option, we are delighted to share with you this fantastic roasting recipe from Union Street Cafe’s Davide Degiovanni. First David reveals some of the secrets of a good porchetta, Italy’s favourite way to cook pork.
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Named as one the World’s 50 Best Restaurants of 2017, the idea for Heston Blumenthal’s Dinner began in the late 90’s with his fascination with historic gastronomy. The savoury ice creams of the late 1800’s, the theatre of the Tudor dining experiences and the dishes of Alice’s adventures in Wonderland all resonated with his unique…
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Originating from South America thousands of years ago, blue potatoes may sounds like something you would only find in a Roald Dahl cook book. Available at farmers markets and whole food shops up and down the country they include both heritage and heirloom varieties (including Adirondack blue, Russian blue, Congo and blue Vitelotte) and are grown…
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The latest evolution of the interiors of Bray’s historic The Hind’s Head, presents a whimsical and playful new design concept by Steven Saunders of Fabled Studios in London.
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The Telegraph recently called it ‘Britain’s most exciting country house hotel opening of 2017’ and we are in total agreement. Michael Caines, one of Britain’s most celebrated and best known chefs has opened the door at last to his Lympstone Manor saying, ‘Lympstone Manor is the realisation of a dream, my vision of country house hospitality…
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