Who? Skye Gyngell
What? Chef Skye Gyngell is taking to the kitchens of Le Café Anglais as part of the 2013 series of “Cooking with Rowley”. Gyngell will be collaborating with chef/patron Rowley Leigh to create unique and one-off dinners that reflect each chef’s signature style. Price at £50 per person, including dinner, wine and service.
When? 20th March
Where? 8 Porchester Gardens, London W2 4DB www.lecafeanglais.co.uk
How? To book, call 0207 2211 415
Who? Optima Naturals What? We think that Afternoon Tea just doesn’t happen often enough and that’s why we love this Optima Naturals tea hamper. Built for two, it has everything you need to take Afternoon Tea on the road. And that means cups, thermos, plates and even cutlery. Now you just need to make the finger sandwiches. Priced at £130. When? Available now Where? Available online from Amazon How? Buy now from Amazon
Who? Wellington Lounge What? Get a taste for the festive season at Wellington Lounge where one of the three Afternoon Tea options currently on offer is themed around the classic carol “twelve days of Christmas”. Choux swans, chocolate drums and pear Champagne cocktails are just the sort of things found alongside traditional scones, sandwiches and pastries. Delightful, delectable, divine. When? Available now until 6th January 2014 Where? InterContinental London Park Lane, One Hamilton Place, Park Lane, London W1J 7QY How? For more information, see wellington-lounge.co.uk
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…
Who? Campo Viejo What? Spanish wine brand Campo Viejo will be bringing Barcelona’s iconic food market La Boqueria to London through its “Streets of Spain” festival. There will be stallholders from La Boqueria as well as wine masterclasses and a pop up restaurant each night led by Michelin-starred Spanish chef, Angel Pascual. When? 3rd – 6th May Where? Southbank, near Royal Festival Hall and Queen Elizabeth Hall, London How? Visit www.streetsofspain.com for more information
Who? Château les Merles What? For a short break that combines golf, wine and gastronomy, Château les Merles is the perfect pit stop. Nestled in the middle of the Bergerac wine region, it’s also close to the truffle and foie gras producers of Périgueux. Thrown into the mix is a nine hole golf course that’s ready to test your shot. What could be better? When? Open year round Where? 3 Chemin des Merles, 24520 Mouleydier, France How? For more information, see www.lesmerles.com Ten photos from Château les Merles Fly via British Airways
Who? Moleskine What? If the sweet stuff is what you’re into then you can’t be without the new dessert journal from Moleskine. With four themed tabbed sections, three bookmark ribbons, double expandable inner pocket, it’s the only thing you’ll need to keep your dessert recipes in check. Now, to start baking… When? Available now Where? Available online from Moleskine How? Buy now from Moleskine
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