Rustic charm at One Leicester Street

Rustic charm at One Leicester Street

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Who? One Leicester Street What? Chef Tom Harris has been at the helm of One Leicester Street since its days as St John Hotel. Having attained a Michelin star for the restaurant last year, Harris has retained the star in the latest guide. The food is rustic, the décor is charming and the whole thing is very, very British. And if you like pickling, curing and other things made from scratch, it is just the perfect place to dine. When? Open year round Where? One Leicester Street, London WC2H 7BL How? For more information, see oneleicesterstreet.com

Stay in a wine vat at Belesta
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Stay in a wine vat at Belesta

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Who? Riberach, Belesta What? Head to Belesta to stay at the converted winery hotel, Riberach. Nestled in the very heart of Languedoc-Roussillon’s wine region, Riberach boasts rooms that were previously fermentation tanks, a gastronomic restaurant and a working winery. And to boost its eco-credentials, the entire hotel, restaurant and winery is temperature moderated with geo-thermal energy. When? Open year round Where? 2a, Route de Caladroy, 66720 Belesta, France How? For more information, see www.riberach.com Ten photos from Riberach Fly via Air France

Ten facts about vanilla from Pure Vanilla:
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Ten facts about vanilla from Pure Vanilla:

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Pure Vanilla provides an in-depth guide to vanilla including its species, origins, history and tasting notes. The author, Shauna Sever, is an American baking blogger and former investigative journalist and TV presenter. There are 85 recipes in the book, split into six chapters (breakfasts, cakes and pies, cookies and bars, candies and confections, custards and creams, drinks), across 160 pages. Here are a few facts about vanilla from the book: The Totonac Indians were credited as the first to discover vanilla. They then introduced their techniques for working with vanilla to their conquerors the Aztecs. Vanilla was produced exclusively in Mexico until 1836 when the secrets of its pollination was…

Pure Vanilla by Shauna Sever

Pure Vanilla by Shauna Sever

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Who? Shauna Sever What? If you wanted to learn all there is to know about vanilla then Shauna Sever’s book Pure Vanilla is a must have. The book features recipes as well as essential techniques for working with vanilla. Priced at £15.99. When? Available now Where? Available in store and online How? Purchase at Amazon Ten facts about vanilla from Pure Vanilla

Ginger Pig releases second book

Ginger Pig releases second book

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Who? Ginger Pig What? The award winning butchers Ginger Pig have recently released their second book. Entitled “Farmhouse Cook Book”, this second offering is still all about meat but also looks at some of the accompaniments. Inside you will find delicious recipes such as Indian roast game birds and walnut and salted caramel tart for afters. Priced at £25. When? Available now Where? Available in store and online How? Purchase at Amazon

Edible Selby by Todd Selby
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Edible Selby by Todd Selby

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Who? Todd Selby What? “Edible Selby” is a book you really need to sit down for. Created by journalist, photographer and illustrator Todd Selby in collaboration with NYTimes T Magazine, the book is a study of people of interest in the food world. The book incorporates notes, photographs, illustrations and interviews. Priced at £22.99. When? Available now Where? Available in store and online How? Purchase at Amazon