Food & Drink

30 October 2012

Nights out in London: Floridita's Black Heart Halloween party

If you're looking for a spooky yet stylish Halloween night out tomorrow, look no further than Floridita, the famous cocktail bar, restaurant and live performance venue. The stylish Soho cocktail ...
29 October 2012

Halloween recipes: 'Hallowine' cocktail recipe

Halloween is only two days away, we hope you're all prepared! If you're getting sick of treats for the kids, here's one strictly for the grown-ups.  Award-winning wine brand Barefoot Wine ...
26 October 2012

Nearly half of Brits push the boat out for Friday lunchtime

Jamie Oliver has created a brand new range of exciting sandwiches in response to the news that 44% of Brits only make an effort for with lunch on a Friday, ...
25 October 2012

Halloween recipes: Healthier meal ideas for All Hallows Eve

Halloween is drawing ever nearer and if you're planning a party for kids, or just celebrating with a few friends, we have loads of great recipes for you.  Today's recipes offer ...
24 October 2012

Milk intolerance: Aussie milk to benefit those who struggle to digest dairy

A large portion of Brits who suffer from assumed 'lactose intolerance' could be saved by a new type of natural dairy milk, which is arriving in the UK on the ...
24 October 2012

Halloween recipes: Abra-ca-Debora pancake recipes

It's Halloween in a week, and we're counting down the best recipes for the spooky day. Today we have two tasty treats from Dutch pancake company Abra-ca-Debora: one savoury pancake option ...
23 October 2012

Coffee can actually be good for you - make the most of its health benefits

Though coffee is a necessary part of most working people's day, everyone knows to limit their use of it due to the adverse consequences caffeine can have on the body.  It's ...
23 October 2012

Casserole is Britain's top comfort food

The simple casserole has beaten competition from chocolate cake, beans on toast, and macaroni cheese to be named Britain's number one comfort food.  In a survey, the covered dish received over ...
23 October 2012

Halloween recipes: meals to make for a kids' party

Halloween is little more than a week away, so if you're planning a party for kids, make sure you try these recipes.  MU, the new cheddar company, has come up with ...
22 October 2012

Friendly Brits cheer up their mates with chocolate

A new survey has revealed that the top reason to buy a chocolate present for a friend is if they need cheering up.  Over three quarters of those polled agreed that ...
22 October 2012

Win big - Kit Kat give away £10,000 with GPS enabled pack

Kit Kat have replaced six of their bars in the UK and Ireland with a GPS enabled device, meaning if you're lucky enough to find one of these packs, you ...
19 October 2012

Goa curry

Perfect if you love hot Indian cuisine 1 Remove the stem end and peel the pineapple. Cut the flesh into 1.5 cm dice. 2 Peel the onion and the pearl onions. Cut the chilli ...

19 October 2012

Black quinoa with cherry tomatoes

A light salad, delicious and very attractive 1 Bring the salted water to the boil, add the quinoa and cook for 20 minutes. Drain well 2 Wash the vegetables. Remove the cucumber and bell ...

19 October 2012

Banana crème with vanilla and turmeric

A delicious pudding, exotic yet easy to make 1 Bring the milk, sugar and scraped-out vanilla pulp to the boil. Mix the cornflour with the cold water, add to the liquid and ...

16 October 2012

The Great British Bake Off: who will triumph in the final?

Tonight marks the hotly anticipated final of the third series of The Great British Bake Off. Four years ago, you couldn't have predicted that a reality show that revolves around ...
15 October 2012

Healthy baking - have a lighter Baking Week

As this week is National Baking Week (15.10.12 - 21.10.12), it's a perfect excuse to eat lots of sugary, fatty, home-baked goods. But if you're watching your weight, here's some ...
15 October 2012

Baking Week: Two thirds of British bakers have had a kitchen disaster

As this week is National Baking Week (15.10.12 - 21.10.12), many wannabe bakers will be attempting to try their hand at some adventurous creations. But this could end in tears, ...
15 October 2012

Stoptober: Gordon Ramsey's tasty soup recipe for ex-smokers

Thousands of people have been trying to quit the cigarettes as part of the NHS stop smoking campaign for October, Stoptober. Now more than two weeks in, ex-smokers will start ...
11 October 2012

London Cocktail Week: Lovoka Liqueur

We're halfway through London Cocktail Week, hopefully those of you in the City have been taking advantage of the cheap drinks and amazing offers. But for those who work all ...
11 October 2012

Indian Cooking: Rice Masterclass

If you want to celebrate both National Curry Week and London Cocktail Week at the same time, look no further than Carom, in Soho.  Carom is a stylish Indian restaurant that ...
10 October 2012

National Chocolate Week - sweet treats

Chocolate from the Amazon is widely regarded as the best in the world but if you want to treat yourself during Chocolate Week, you don't have to visit the rainforests ...
10 October 2012

Cocktail recipe: cool down during National Curry Week

This week is National Curry Week, as well as London Cocktail Week (as you'll be well aware if you follow these food and drink pages).  If you've indulged to the side ...
10 October 2012

Nights out in London: Vinopolis to relaunch this week

London is the place to be this week, what with London Cocktail Week going on, as well as the relaunch of historic venue, Vinopolis, South Bank.  The perfect place for food-fanatics ...
9 October 2012

Malaysian food: National Curry Week

National Curry Week (8.10.12 - 14.10.12) is in full swing, and if you fancy something a little different, try out these Malaysian curry recipes.  The recipes have been created by Malay ...