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31 Dec 2012
Great Britain enjoyed a wonderful 2012 with many unique events taking place that showcased the best of British.
So with that in mind we would like to wish you Happy New Year in some of the UK’s languages– see if you know where they’re from!
A Bledhen Nowedh Da!
B Athbhliain Faoi Mhaise!
C Bliadhna Mhath Ur!
D Blwyddyn Newydd Dda!
We will send a cookbook to the first person to email us where each is from – in the right order!
Wishing you all a very happy 2013
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26 Dec 2012
In an article written for Chef Magazine, our very own Charles gives his thoughts on how a trend is defined. He describes it as ‘an occurrence or series of occurrences that illustrates a product or service that satisfies the need for food and drink in a different, innovative, inspirational or unusual way’.
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23 Dec 2012
Take two loaves: one, sliced medium white, wrapped in cellophane; the other an unsliced sourdough, wrapped in brown paper. Decades ago the white loaf would have been the beginning to many a comparison and the sourdough seen as nothing special.
Today however, the sourdough is the new best thing since sliced bread. Who would have thought that Britain would embrace a £10 loaf 10 years ago, but they did, and things moved on from there. Once again, slowly but surely, artisan bakers have come into their own again as a squishy white loaf loses favour.
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21 Dec 2012
So we’ve brought you a special bag for carrying your cocktail accoutrements in, now there’s a bag designed to carry your freshly baked baguette home in one piece! A fresh market tote designed for the pedestrian lifestyle, Sac à Baguette provides an effortless mode for transporting groceries or other goods, and thanks to its detachable Baguette Quiver, cylindrical items as well.
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20 Dec 2012
Vegesentials, a new UK-based line of drinks have launched deliciously balanced concoctions like Carrot, Orange & Parsnip or Beetroot, Kiwi & Carrot.
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18 Dec 2012
Visitors to Las Vegas can now dine at yet another top chef’s restaurant in the gambling city. Gordon Ramsay Pub & Grill opens today at Caesars Palace and Gordon Ramsay BurGR will open at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino on Saturday (Dec 22).
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16 Dec 2012
How desperate can you be for a cocktail that it deems necessary to carry all the paraphernalia associated with the beverage that you need it on your back? Well the creators of Gin & Luck must have thought very as they created this cocktail equivalent to a baby changing bag!
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10 Dec 2012
The 2013 selection reflects the sustained improvement in the quality of restaurants in Hong Kong and Macau. It also highlights the fast changes in the industry, and increasing richness and diversity of the gastronomy. This is the 5th edition of the awards and remarkably has 40% changes and new entries from 2012. It lists a total of 286 establishments in Hong Kong (244 restaurants and 42 hotels) and 62 establishments in Macau (46 restaurants and 16 hotels). Among them, 65 new restaurants are new entries (51 in Hong Kong and 14 in Macau).
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06 Dec 2012
We’ve seen hot cans, now it’s time for hot eggs. This is just ingenious! The Gogol Mogol is a single-use cardboard egg box made with special chemical layers that produce heat when activated, similar to the technology used for self-heating tins from calcium hydroxide, water and other chemicals which create heat when mixed together. A tag pulled from the container sets off a chemical reaction which makes the small package warm up and cook the egg in just two minutes.
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03 Dec 2012
Claude Bosi and brother Cedric have acquired their second pub in South West London, The Malt House in Fulham. Situated in a quiet street in the heart of Fulham Broadway, the pub will open its doors in February 2013 after a major refurbishment.
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30 Nov 2012
Heinz Beanz have updated their bean offer with 5 new flavoured varieties. Targeting lunchtimes, they include Cheddar Cheese, Garlic & Herbs, Barbecue, Curry or a burst of Fiery Chilli!
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28 Nov 2012
At Prospect restaurant in Brooklyn they serve up this variation of the vaguely sweet, vinegar-based refresher as a mixer—it pairs best with rum—and the beverage's enigmatic blend of refined ginger, apple cider vinegar, Vermont maple syrup and water tastes like the perfect seasonal compliment to a Thanksgiving meal.
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26 Nov 2012
The five restaurants that received three stars in last year’s guide were once again awarded the highest distinction this year: Akelare and Arzak in San Sebastián, Martín Berasategui in Lasarte-Oria (Guipúzcoa), Sant Pau in Sant Pol de Mar (Barcelona) and El Celler de Can Roca in Girona.
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23 Nov 2012
This week Domino’s Pizza launched a new gluten free pizza. The company is the UK’s first major pizza delivery chain to provide a pizza which is suitable for coeliacs and those who are gluten-intolerant.
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19 Nov 2012
The makers of Aquatina - the collapsible pocket drinks bottle - have launched Ohyo, its successor.
Ohyo now has a new pop-out spout so the product can be used one-handed, making it suitable for children, commuters and gym users.
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16 Nov 2012
More known for his creative award-winning food in Copenhagen than sandwiches (although he does love these too), Rene Redzepi has been inspired to create a new book thanks to his daughters!
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11 Nov 2012
Proving that snacking can be indulgent and nutritious, Kashi, the premier natural food and lifestyle company, have launched its Kashi® Chocolate Almond Butter Cookies. The tasty cookie mixes rich cocoa and creamy almond butter blended with dark chocolate chips, crunchy almonds and Kashi's signature combination of 7 Whole Grains for soft-baked natural goodness.
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08 Nov 2012
NBO3 Technologies' 10 years of research and development means consumers soon will be able to get the benefits of omega-3 fatty acids from the company's new GreatO Premium Beef, Premium Chicken, Premium Pork (and bacon), as well as Premium Dairy (milk, butter and cream) products.
In the next few weeks, the company will introduce its GreatO Premium Meats, initially with its first to market GreatO Premium Ground Beef product in selected grocers, followed by an intensive, region-by-region roll out in 2013.
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05 Nov 2012
Bo London will open its doors on Thursday 6th December 2012. Located in Mill Street in Mayfair, the restaurant will feature the “X-Treme” Chinese cuisine of chef patron Alvin Leung from 2 Michelin starred Bo Innovation in Hong Kong.
A native of the UK (Alvin was born in London), Bo London realises the chef’s lifetime ambition - to open a restaurant in the capital and become part of its dynamic restaurant culture.
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02 Nov 2012
The new-look drinks menu which describes coffee in simple terms has been created in direct response to customer feedback that revealed over 70% of coffee drinkers have experienced ‘coffee confusion’ in cafes, bars and restaurants.
No longer will coffee-lovers be in a muddle over mocha, caught out by cappuccino or embarrassed about espresso thanks to a plain English coffee menu launched by Debenhams.
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30 Oct 2012
The Nevella® To Go brand brings innovation to the sweetener aisle by introducing the first portable liquid sweetener with zero calories. New Nevella® To Go™ liquid sweeteners come in easy squirt bottles that are small enough to fit in your purse or pocket. This new liquid sweetener allows users to easily customize the amount of sweetness in their beverage and dissolves without the need to stir. Available in the most popular sweetener types including Stevia, Monk Fruit, or Sucralose.
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24 Oct 2012
In the latest edition of the highly anticipated Michelin Guide San Francisco Bay Area & Wine Country 2013, 42 restaurants have been awarded Michelin stars. Both restaurants that achieved three Michelin stars in 2012–The French Laundry and The Restaurant at Meadowood–maintained this honor.
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21 Oct 2012
Everyone knows that when girlfriends get together, there's no stopping a party! And, starting this week, a new group of friends will make their debut in the wine section of Kroger supermarkets across Southeast America. Girlfriends Wine – featuring "Good Girl," "Wild Girl," "Classy Girl," "Romantic Girl," and "Party Girl" – offers an outstanding taste variety, personality and fun for every occasion.
Created by award-winning South African winemaker Val du Charron, the specially crafted Girlfriends products range from smooth to deep and everything in between.
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17 Oct 2012
The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics' annual Food & Nutrition Conference & Expo (FNCE) took place last week, new research from ConAgra Foods, Inc., one of North America's leading food makers, shows that what you add to your diet can be just as important as what you remove.
"Americans are tired of hearing about diet recommendations that focus on foods to avoid," says Kristin Reimers, PhD, RD, Nutrition Manager, ConAgra Foods. "Eating should be an enjoyable experience, which is why we are excited to present these research findings that encourage people to stop thinking about foods they shouldn't be eating and, instead, focus on foods that help to enhance a healthful lifestyle."
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14 Oct 2012
The year 2012 is synonymous with Britishness: Queen’s Diamond Jubilee, first British Wimbledon finalist for 76 years, London Olympics. That’s why this year’s National Baking Week is encouraging Britain to get baking: bake with your kids, bake with your friends, bake with your colleagues – whoever it may be, just get your pinny on and start experimenting.
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