Food & Drink
Too many cooks?
Published 15 November 2008
Jamie wants you to Pass It On, Gordon wants you to Cookalong, Delia wants you to cheat and Nigella just wants you to enjoy every sinful mouthful.
Reds don’t have to be heavy
Published 14 November 2008
Two very different reds this week. Terrazze Della Luna IGT Novello is an Italian attempt at the “nouveau” style made famous by Beaujolais.
A month without meat and dairy?
Published 8 November 2008
National charity Animal Aid has declared November ‘vegan month’ and is urging people to go meat and dairy -free.
Goodies galore with no gluten
Published 8 November 2008
THIS year’s Cumbrian Gluten Free Food Fayre promises to be bigger and better than ever.
Courses in Christmas cooking
Published 8 November 2008
IF you want to improve your cooking in time for Christmas and get some new ideas for the festive holidays, there’s a series of courses just for you.
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Published 7 November 2008
I stumbled across a staggering statistic this week. Two-thirds of all wine purchased in the UK is sold on special offer.
Feeling bitter over prices?
Published 3 November 2008
BEER sales are plunging at the worst rate for a decade – down 7.2 per cent this quarter compared to last year.
In my book, South Africa offers thrills at keen prices
Published 31 October 2008
Like the footballer Jack Charlton, I have a little black book. Not, heaven forbid, listing foes I plan to poleaxe, but my tasting notes on wines.
Anyone for 21 courses for £21?
Published 25 October 2008
A LEADING Lake District hotel is launching it’s own food festival, with the emphasis on local produce.
Sanjay off in search of recipes
Published 25 October 2008
SANJAY Mohakud, head chef at Teza, has jetted off round the world in search of new food and recipes.
The trick to those Halloween treats
Published 25 October 2008
It’s half-term and Halloween next week, so why not get the youngsters to make some spooky treats for themselves and any trick or treaters who come calling?
Four of the best to beat the crunch
Published 24 October 2008
Hare four wines to beat the credit crunch. They all cost less than £5 and are decent quality. No, it’s-dull-but-at-this-price-what-do-you-expect offerings.
Fine dining leads to accolade
Published 18 October 2008
THE Macdonald Leeming House Hotel’s Regency Restaurant has been awarded a third AA red Rosette.
Farmers’ market to open longer
Published 18 October 2008
THE launch of Whitehaven’s new farmer and craft market last week was so successful that it is extending its opening times.
Don’t get in a stew
Published 18 October 2008
As the days grow darker and colder it’s time to swap salads for stews, braises, pies and curries.
John Torode’s potato-topped beef pie
Published 18 October 2008
This traditional pie serves six. IngredientsMethod
Fruit and nut goes ‘fancy’
Published 18 October 2008
CADBURY’S Fruit & Nut chocolate bar celebrates its 80th birthday this year.
Booths is best in the North West
Published 17 October 2008
Booths was named North West merchant of the year at the International Wine Challenge 2008.
Debt to pleasure
Published 11 October 2008
When all’s well with the world, you don’t feel so guilty when you indulge yourself in something naughty but nice.
Beer festival gets another round in
Published 11 October 2008
ORGANISERS of this year’s Carlisle Beer Festival have ordered in extra beer – before the event even opens!
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