Food & Drink

9 October 2012

London Cocktail Week: Events and cocktail recipe

This week, London Cocktail Week is back, and we're letting everyone in the capital know the best places to party.  Now in its third year, London Cocktail Week is descending onto ...
8 October 2012

How to video: Butterfly a leg of lamb

Preparing lamb can be tricky, and that's before you even start cooking it.  From picking the right meat, to knowing how to carve it, it can seem like a job ...
8 October 2012

Curry recipes: National Curry Week

Cooking Indian food often seems quite daunting, with all the spices you have to use. However, it doesn't need to be, with the right ingredients, you can easily make a ...
5 October 2012

Roast dinner: recipes to make your own Sunday roast

We've got some proper 'comfort food' meal ideas for you here, from a delicious roast beef recipe, to turkey and chicken recipes. The meals have been created by Knorr, to ...
5 October 2012

Proper posh pudding: new Häagen-Dazs Meringue and Raspberry Fondant

If you can remember the dizzy days of 2008, then there's a chance you'll remember the amazing Raspberries & Meringue Limited Edition ice cream flavour from Häagen-Dazs. What? We don't ...
4 October 2012

Mocktail parties: how to have fun without alcohol

Parties can be great: having fun with friends, and making unforgettable memories. But if you wake up the morning after, dreading checking Facebook and being reminded of your embarrassing behaviour, ...
4 October 2012

Traditional roast dinner is top meal for Brits

New research has revealed that turkey roast dinners rule the roost, as over 80 percent of Brits said they preferred the traditional meal over other more modern meal options. 65 percent ...
4 October 2012

Tasty winter warmer recipes

The leaves are turning amber and falling from the trees, and the clocks go back in a couple of weeks. It's most definitely time to wrap in a proper coat ...
3 October 2012

The Kraken rum lands on UK shores

The cult rum The Kraken has followed on from its success stateside by launching into Britain.  The Kraken Black Spiced Rum is distilled in Trinidad and Tobago, and is an altogether ...
2 October 2012

Could GM cows solve the problem of milk allergies?

Scientists in New Zealand have produced a genetically modified cow whose milk is less likely to make people allergic to it, according to the BBC.  The milk that the cow produces ...
2 October 2012

Winter garden: herbs for window boxes in the cold

Don't worry, because you can get all the herbs you need in a window box, perfect for people who live in a flat or don't have any growing space. Though ...
2 October 2012

Recipes: Gizzi Erskine creates a fabulous three course meal for Zizzi

Food writer, chef, and wearer of amazing eyeliner Gizzi Erskine has teamed up with Italian restaurant chain Zizzi to develop a delicious menu - that not only tastes great but ...
1 October 2012

Video Recipe: Shelina Permalloo's Mango and Chilli Chutney

Hot off the heels of being crowned the 2012 winner of MasterChef, the first female winner of the show in seven years, Shelina Permalloo has joined forces with Bilington's, the ...
1 October 2012

Potato Week: Make the most of your cooking!

Manyfacesofpotatoes.co.uk have launched a campaign to get Britain to know more about the differences between the trusty King Edward and Desiree. In a survey, they found that 85 percent of ...
1 October 2012

The UK's hottest restaurants

If you're the kind of person who needs to be seen at the coolest places, then rejoice, because TripAdvisor has just released its list of top ten UK restaurants, based ...
28 September 2012

Red Tractor Week: make your own ketchup with Debra Stephenson

It's Red Tractor Week, when we celebrate everything that's good about British food. The campaign aims to teach people that the logo indicates quality food from a reputable source, not ...
28 September 2012

National Cask Ale Week: OakCask cocktail

The week is organised by Cask Marque with support from the Campaign For Real Ale (CAMRA), and aims to dispel the tired image of real ale drinkers being old men. ...
27 September 2012

Broccoli 'in blankets' recipe

If you're looking for a way to get kids eating healthier, or just want something different to serve as a starter when entertaining friends, this recipe will be perfect for ...
27 September 2012

National Chocolate Milk Day: Death By Chocolate cocktail

Today is National Chocolate Milk Day (not to be confused with National Milk Chocolate Day - 28th July, put the date in your diaries). Though it's probably not a real ...
26 September 2012

British Cheese Week: classic cheese recipes

Cheese company Davidstow has put together some simple recipes for you to make during British Cheese Week. Go all 1970s with the cheese fondue, a great way to get kids ...
25 September 2012

What does your cocktail say about you?

We all know how stressful being a mum can be, taking care of the whole family often leaves very little ‘me time’. Between cooking family meals, getting kids ready for ...
25 September 2012

Shaken, not stirred: celebrate the release of James Bond's Skyfall with a vodka Martini

James Bond is back next month in new film Skyfall, and if you want to emulate the spy, the best (and least dangerous!) way is by throwing on a sharp ...
25 September 2012

One in three Brits do not eat breakfast

We all know that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, but new research has revealed that a third of us skip it entirely.  60 percent of those surveyed ...
25 September 2012

British Cheese Week: a cheaper protein option

The British Cheese Board has found the cost per gram of protein-rich foods, and revealed that mild cheddar cheese is the second cheapest protein option, after peanuts. Cheddar came in ...