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
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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…
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
Who? Yauatcha and Harvey Nichols What? Yauatcha and Harvey Nichols have teamed up to celebrate the Year of the Horse with a giant installation of horses at the restaurant where guests can enjoy a special Chinese New Year menu. The installation is created from thousands of red envelopes and guests at Yauatcha will also receive red envelopes containing fashion and beauty treats at Harvey Nichols or drinks and dining offers at Yauatcha. When? Available now until 10th February Where? 15-17 Broadwick Street, London W1F 0DL How? For more information, see www.yauatcha.com
Who? British Pullman What? For one day only, British Pullman is hosting “Christmas shopping on the rails” in its carriages. Guests can enjoy a festive four course lunch while the train travels through the scenic Kent countryside. After lunch, guests can browse through carriages of luxury fashion and beauty goods. Harrods, Ettinger and ESPA are just a few of the brands on board. The trip is priced at £350 per person. When? 6th December Where? Departs from London Victoria, Terminus Place, London SW1V 1JU How? For further details and reservations visit www.orient-express.com/uktrains or call 0845 077 2222
Who? Cuisson What? Bespoke dining company Cuisson is teaming up with Laurent-Perrier to bring their luxury Afternoon Tea experience to Burlington Arcade. Taking place in a former jewellery shop, the pop-up will feature pastries designed by Hideko Kawa, the former Head Pastry Chef at The Fat Duck in Bray. The menu includes coronation chicken terrine, smoked salmon cornet caviar, Laurent-Perrier Champagne trifle, Hideko’s signature sweet burger, amongst other delights, as well as two glasses of Laurent-Perrier Champagne. Priced at £65. When? Available now until 26th June Where? 66-67 Burlington Arcade, London W1J 0QJ How? Tickets are available online from Time Out
Who? Godiva chocolates What? For this year’s Christmas season the Belgian chocolatiers have released a Royal Swarovski Box. The box contains over 60 assorted pieces of Godiva’s signature chocolates, all housed in a beautiful suede box adorned with a Godiva emblem created from Swarovski crystals. Priced at £150. When? Available now Where? Godiva boutiques and godiva.be How? Purchase in store or online
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I’ve just bought this book actually, some great recipes on there and definitely more interesting than cupcakes!