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? Ardbeg whisky What? Ardbeg whisky have just unveiled their new on-site accommodation – Seaview Cottage. The cottage was previously home to the distillery managed and is steep with Ardbeg history. Guests will have the opportunity to tour around the whisky distillery as well as relax with a dram by the peat burning stove. Priced at £220 for minimum of 2 night stay. When? Open now Where? Ardbeg Distillery, Port Ellen, Islay, Argyll PA42 7EA How? For more information, see www.ardbeg.com
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
Who? Sonny’s Kitchen What? Since Phil Howard of the two Michelin-starred The Square took over Sonny’s Kitchen, the team has been slowly breathing life back into this Barnes favourite. Gone are the plates of boring vegetables. Instead, you will find foie gras and chicken liver parfait, wild mushroom croustillant and roasted stone bass. But, there’s nothing stuffy about the place and it’s still a local mainstay. When? Open now Where? 94 Church Rd, Barnes, London SW13 0DQ How? For reservations call 0208 7480 393
Who? Viajante What? The Michelin-starred Viajante will be kicking off a short series of collaborative dinners with world renowned visiting chefs entitled CRAFT. Head chef Nuno Mendes will be working with José Avillez of Restaurante Belcanto, Eneko Atxa of Azurmendi, Kobe Desramaults of In De Wulf, Acurio Gastón of Astrid e Gastón, Rasmus Kofoed of Geranium and Andre Chiang of Restaurant Andre. The eight course tasting menu will be £135. When? 25th April until 1st May Where? Town Hall Hotel, Patriot Square, London, Greater London E2 9NF www.viajante.co.uk How? To book, email craft@viajante.co.uk
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? Anna Koska What? Illustrator Anna Koska specialises in food illustrations and occasionally oil paintings. Her work has appeared in over 100 books and she’s regularly commissioned to create canvases for restaurants, interior designers and private collectors alike. Prices vary according to medium and size. When? Available now Where? Exclusively at www.annakoskaillustration.com How? Contact for more information Ten tips on painting food by Anna Koska
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I’ve just bought this book actually, some great recipes on there and definitely more interesting than cupcakes!