Gift pick: Coffee connoisseur festive hamper from The East India Company
What? Coffee connoisseur festive hamper. Priced at £30.
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Learn about natural wine at RAW Fair
Who? RAW Wine Fair What? RAW Wine Fair will be returning to London this year with an even bigger agenda than last year. The event is a two day celebration of artisan wines and will feature over 150 growers, all creating natural wine. As well as wine tastings, there will be expert talks, book signings and of course food. Tickets from £20. When? 19th to 20th May Where? Old Truman Brewery, 91 Brick Lane, London E1 6QL How? Visit www.rawfair.com for more information
Ten facts about vanilla from Pure Vanilla:
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…
Roberto Cavalli opens the Cavalli Ibiza Restaurant & Lounge
Who? Roberto Cavalli What? Italian designer Roberto Cavalli has recently opened the Cavalli Ibiza Restaurant & Lounge on the Mediterranean island. The focus of the lounge is on Italian fashion, food and design, recreated in 2000 square metres of tropical gardens; think Tuscan influenced outdoor dining amidst Cavalli prints and the guests are ultra-fashionable. When? Open now Where? Paseo Juan Carlos 1 , 13 Ibiza How? For more information, see www.cavallibiza.com Fly via British Airways
Experimental Food Society’s annual exhibit returns
Who? Experimental Food Society What? The Experimental Food Society is returning with their annual series of talks and events to stimulate the mind and tantalise the taste buds. Liberally spread over two days, this is an opportunity to meet some of the pioneering minds in food and take part in one of the many interactive exhibits. Whether you want to breathe a cloud of tea, or taste bitters created using extractions from Winston Churchill’s War Rooms, this is a showcase not to be missed. Tickets are priced at £7. When? 8th to 9th November 2013 Where? Exhibition at Truman Brewery, 15 Hanbury Street, London, E1 6QR How? For more information,…
Travel pick: 15 mile menu at The Kings Arms, Christchurch
Who? The Kings Arms, Christchurch What? Bib Gourmand awarded restaurant at The Kings Arms Hotel has gone hyper-local with its new 15 Mile Menu. As the name suggests, everything from the fish to the vegetable to the meat is sourced from within 15 miles of the boutique hotel. It’s classic British fare, daily changing according to what’s in season and what’s available. The best bit? Aside from the delicious food, two wholesome courses are a mere £15. What’s not to love? When? Monday to Fridays for lunch and early dinner Where? The Kings Arms, 18 Castle Street, Christchurch, Dorset BH23 1DT How? For more information, see www.thekings-christchurch.co.uk
Relax with the Charles Heidsieck
Who? Charles Heidsieck What? We know Christmas is pretty stressful so why not kick back in style with the new Charles Heidsieck Armchair Gift Set? As well as a bottle of the classic Charles Heidsieck Brut Réserve, there’s also a pair of bespoke design glasses to enjoy your bubbles in. What’s not to love? Priced at £75. When? Available now Where? Available at Fortnum & Mason How? Shop now at Fortnum & Mason
