Who? Cap Maison, St Lucia
What? Chef José Pizarro will be taking part in the Cap Maison Guest Chef Series at the St Lucian resort. Cap Maison has created a special foodie package which includes seven nights in a garden view room with breakfast, guest chef events, market tour and cooking class. Prices start from £2335 (plus taxes).
When? 1st and 2nd March
Where? Cap Maison, Smugglers Cove Drive, Cap Estate, St. Lucia
How? Book by calling 0208 9776 099
Who? Washington Cherry Blossom Festival What? Each year, the Cherry Blossom Festival in Washington DC commemorates the gift of 3,000 cherry trees from Mayor Yukio Ozaki of Tokyo to the city in 1912. It’s held at the time of the year when the trees are in full bloom. There are various tours hosted around the city, including photography, food and aboard boats. When? 20th March to 14th April Where? Around Washington DC How? For more information, visit www.nationalcherryblossomfestival.org Fly via KLM
Who? Emma Bridgewater What? If you find that you’ve got more spice than you can handle with the upcoming festive season, try one of these spice caddies from Emma Bridgewater. The handy little tins will keep your spices safe and you can label and re-label as you see fit. The understated Black Toast Hatch design will easily blend into any kitchen, even the busiest. Priced at £15 for a set of four. When? Available now Where? Available online from Emma Bridgewater How? Buy now from Emma Bridgewater
Who? Grand Hotel Portovenere What? Cinque Terre might be the best known sight of Liguria but Portovenere has its understated charm. At the heart of the town, with tranquil views of the harbour, is Grand Hotel Portovenere. It’s a literal stone throw from the pebbled paths of the old town, an easy journey by day. And at night, it’s the perfect place to look out onto the harbour lights. When? Open year round Where? Via Giuseppe Garibaldi, 5, 19025 Portovenere SP, Italy How? For more information and to book, see www.portovenerehotel.it Ten photos from Grand Hotel Portovenere Fly via British Airways
Who? Buddha-Bar What? Visit the recently revamped Buddha-Bar in Knightsbridge for stylish pan-Asian fare. Buddha-Bar is a new gem for decadent dining, combining good food, music and an extensive drinks list. Look out for the Buddha-Bar chicken salad, crunchy sushi and smoked duck and foie gras gyoza. When? Open now Where? 145 Knightsbridge, London, SW1X 7PA www.buddhabarlondon.com How? For reservations call 0203 6675 222
Who? Champagne & Fromage What? Covent Garden shop and bistro Champagne & Fromage will be hosting a champagne and foie gras tasting in store. Guests will be guided through three grower champagnes paired with three different foie gras over the two hour tutored tasting. Priced at £40. When? 7.30pm to 9.30pm, 12th December Where? 22 Wellington Street, London WC2E 7DD www.frenchbubbles.co.uk/Champagne-Fromage/ How? Book online www.frenchbubbles.co.uk/product/134.aspx or call 020 7240 1604.
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Modernist Cuisine at Home is written by Nathan Myhrvold and Maxime Bilet, along with over 20 other contributors including chefs, machinists, photographers and editors. There are a total of 210,000 words making up Modernist Cuisine at Home. The cover is of a de-constructed grilled cheese sandwich. Its recipe doesn’t actually exist in the book though the different components are covered in the section on grilled cheese sandwiches. The weighty (9.9lbs) book’s foreword is by Martha Stewart… and Thomas Keller. At the beginning of the book, there is a two-page user guide. It teaches you, amongst other things like scaling recipes, how to use the book. There are two parts. Part…
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