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
Who? De Vitrine What? It’s casual dining at De Vitrine but in the rustic environs of the restaurant are refined plates of food. Perhaps because it’s Kobe Desramaults of the Michelin-starred In De Wulf giving directions behind the stoves. Seasonal and local is key for food and wine but don’t expect to find anything ordinary. When? Open year round Where? Brabantdam 134, 9000 Ghent, Belgium How? Visit www.de-vitrine.be for more information Fly via Brussels Airlines
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? 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
As part of Milan Expo this year, USA’s James Beard Foundation has brought the James Beard American Restaurant (JBAR) to the Seven Stars Galleria. Situated above Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, in the heart of Milan, the pop-up restaurant will showcase American food from the cuisine to the ingredients in a fine-dining setting. It works in parallel to the James Beard House in New York City. Recently the menu featured JBAR Executive Chef Paul Sanguinetti’s take on the food from Fort Myers and Sanibel, with ingredients flown in from the USA. The menu included ceviche of redfish with yam and tropical slow, raviolo of Florida shrimp in “sea water ” and…
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? 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
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I’ve just bought this book actually, some great recipes on there and definitely more interesting than cupcakes!