Who? Diane Morgan
What? Roots are not the most glamorous vegetables out there but somehow Diane Morgan has managed to make it work in her latest book “Roots”. With more than 250 recipes on the familiar (potatoes and turnips) and the unfamiliar (wasabi and taro), it’s the ultimate guide to this comfort food. Perfect for winter. Priced at £25.
When? Available now
Where? Available in store and online
How? Purchase at Amazon
Who? Ormer What? Shaun Rankin’s new restaurant on the Island of Jersey is at last open. Focusing on local produce, much of it foraged, Rankin has managed to create a stellar fusion menu. The wine list is still expanding and the tasting menu is in the process of being created but it’s sure to become a destination restaurant on the island. When? Open Monday to Saturday, year round Where? 7-11 Don Street, St Helier, Jersey JE2 4TQ How? Visit www.ormerjersey.com for more information
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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? The Macallan and El Celler de Can Roca What? The Macallan Whisky and El Celler de Can Roca are teaming up for perhaps the ultimate in food and whisky pairing at the restaurant for charity:water. And you could be there too. The experience features a 14-course tasting menu at El Celler de Can Roca in Girona, Spain, as well as tasting and auction of The Macallan single malts. A gift for the serious connoisseur. Price at €8500 (approximately £6725). When? 22nd March 2015 Where? Available online from Truly Experiences How? Reserve now at Truly Experiences Fly via British Airways
Who? Bo London What? Bo London is surely Hong Kong’s hottest export to London. Chef/patron Alvin Leung, self-titled “demon chef” of the two Michelin-starred Bo Innovation in Hong Kong, has brought his brand of “X-treme Chinese” cuisine to the capital with reinventions of dishes such as “toad in the hole” and “beans on toast”. When? Open now Where? 4 Mill Street, London W1S 2AX bolondonrestaurant.com How? For more information, see website Ten facts about Bo London
Who? Loveramics What? When it comes to dressing a room, it’s the little details that matter. We think this little tripod condiment set from Loveramics is just the right amount of understated to fit into any home. Made from white porcelain with a wooden stand, it’s built to last. Plus, with salt, pepper, oil and vinegar, it’s really covered all the basis. Priced at £36. When? Available now Where? Available online from Occa Home How? Buy now from Occa Home
Who? Mich Turner MBE What? Mich Turner MBE will be hosting a lunch at Coworth Park to discuss her books, her company, Little Venice Cake Company, and her life in baking. Guests will have the opportunity to meet the speaker before sitting down to a three course lunch. Priced at £50 per person including lunch, one glass of champagne, a glass of wine, coffee and petit fours. When? From 12pm, 11th February Where? Blacknest Road, Ascot, Berkshire SL5 7SE How? For more information, see www.lvcc.co.uk
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Wow, this looks so healthy. Surprising recipe for roots