Who? Marks & Spencer
What? Sometimes all that’s between food at home and food in a restaurant is great plates. That’s why we love this spring meadow platter from Marks & Spencer. Don’t think the floral design makes a too-delicate-to-use plate, though, as this earthenware plate is dishwasher and microwave safe. Now, who’s cooking dinner? Priced at £15.
When? Available now
Who? Jihyun David What? Jihyun David is a design studio based in Amsterdam and Turin by Jihyun Ryou and David Artuffo. Their project, “save food from the refrigerator”, explores alternatives to technology for food preservation. Through a small book, exhibitions and prototypes, they hope that these alternatives can be shared with the public, triggering a return to grass roots approach to food. When? On going Where? www.savefoodfromthefridge.com How? See website for more information
GO AND FIND THE REAL THING – There are limits to this of course. In the case of some obscure fish, I’m not often in a position to don a wetsuit and jump in the deep if it lives at the bottom of the inky blue, but there’s always a fish market. HANDLE THE THING – If it’s got bones, feel where they lie. If it’s got skin, get familiar with the feel and texture: hairy, bald, feathery, scaly, bit gooey, slippery, a bit want-to-put-it-down-and-run. Move it around. Check out the way the shadows play on the dips and curves. TAKE IT HOME TO MEET THE FAMILY – If I…
Who? Cath Kidston What? This Clifton rose ceramic rolling pin from Cath Kidston is rather twee but we like it anyway. It has that kitschy vintage kitchen feel to it, which is sort of nice in our modern hectic lives, but is functional too. Though we dare say that even if it doesn’t get much use in your kitchen, it’ll still look pretty darn nice. When? Available now Where? Available online from Cath Kidston How? Buy now from Cath Kidston
Who? Saatchi Art What? Don’t ask us how but we’ve only recently discovered Saatchi Art, the online website where you can buy, and sell, art from around the world. It was launched in 2006 by the Saatchi Gallery in London so it’s certainly been around for a while. For us, a favourite is their curated sections – handy if you find the gargantuan collection daunting. We’ll start with the delectable food collection then… When? Available now Where? Available online from Saatchi Art How? Browse now at Saatchi Art
Who? Jasper Conran and Wedgwood What? Jasper Conran and Wedgwood have recently unveiled the new Jasper Conran for Wedgwood collection. Entitled Tisbury, it seeks to elevate every day dining with its simplicity. The entire collection is in a pale beige porcelain and uses gentle rivulets to draw the eye to its classic form. Prices start from £8. When? Available now Where? Available online from Wedgwood How? Buy now from Wedgwood
Who? Enoteca Pinchiorri What? An Italian kitchen with a French chef at the helm, how authentic could it be? But authentic or not, the Italian inspired dishes have the contemporary flair which gained Annie Féold her three Michelin stars all those decades ago. These days the restaurant remains at the heart of Tuscan fine dining with a wine list to die for. When? Open Tuesday to Saturday Where? Via Ghibellina, 87, 50122 Firenze, Italy How? For more information, see www.enotecapinchiorri.it Fly via British Airways
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