Who? The Mince Pie Project
What? Charity auction, The Mince Pie Project, is returning again this year with proceeds going to Galvin’s Chance and Crisis. Michel Roux Jr, Raymond Blanc, Marcus Wareing and Clare Smyth are all taking part and will each be baking a unique batch of 50 mince pies to be auctioned.
When? Midday on the 11th December to midday on the 14th of December
Where? Via The Mince Pie Project website at themincepieproject.com
How? Bid online
Who? The Kings Arms, Christchurch What? Bib Gourmand awarded restaurant at The Kings Arms Hotel has gone hyper-local with its new 15 Mile Menu. As the name suggests, everything from the fish to the vegetable to the meat is sourced from within 15 miles of the boutique hotel. It’s classic British fare, daily changing according to what’s in season and what’s available. The best bit? Aside from the delicious food, two wholesome courses are a mere £15. What’s not to love? When? Monday to Fridays for lunch and early dinner Where? The Kings Arms, 18 Castle Street, Christchurch, Dorset BH23 1DT How? For more information, see www.thekings-christchurch.co.uk
Who? Phaidon What? The latest book by René Redzepi is published by Phaidon in a three-book set. The Journal is a diary by Redzepi of a year at Noma including thoughts on creativity, ambition and collaboration. The Recipes book is a collection of 100 new recipes from Noma. The final small book, entitled Snapshots, is a series of behind-the-scene images taken by Redzepi and the team at Noma. When? Available now Where? Available in store and online How? Purchase at Amazon
Who? Seven Park Place by William Drabble What? Celebrate Burns Night at the Michelin-starred Seven Park Place by William Drabble. The chef has teamed up with Highland Park whisky to bring you a six course tasting menu featuring some of Scotland’s best produce. The menu is priced at £69 per person with separate wine pairing available. When? 25th January, lunch or dinner Where? St James’s Hotel & Club, 7 – 8 Park Place, London SW1A 1LS www.stjameshotelandclub.com How? For reservations call 0207 3161 615
Who? Young British Foodies What? Young British Foodies, the competition which celebrates the unsung heroes in the food industry is back for the second year. As an alternative to the best restaurant or bar, it seeks out the best butcher or baker – the talent behind the establishments. The competition is now open for entries from across the UK. When? Entry closes 30th April Where? www.the-ybfs.com How? See website for more information
Pure Vanilla provides an in-depth guide to vanilla including its species, origins, history and tasting notes. The author, Shauna Sever, is an American baking blogger and former investigative journalist and TV presenter. There are 85 recipes in the book, split into six chapters (breakfasts, cakes and pies, cookies and bars, candies and confections, custards and creams, drinks), across 160 pages. Here are a few facts about vanilla from the book: The Totonac Indians were credited as the first to discover vanilla. They then introduced their techniques for working with vanilla to their conquerors the Aztecs. Vanilla was produced exclusively in Mexico until 1836 when the secrets of its pollination was…
Who? Sake No Hana What? To celebrate spring and the cherry blossom season, Japanese restaurant Sake No Hana has turned its bar into a pop-up cherry blossom garden entitled Sukura at Sake No Hana. Guests can enjoy cherry-themed cocktails and teas, surrounded by cherry blossoms, as well as sukura inspired bento boxes and desserts. At lunch on the 26th of April, guests can also take part in Kagami Biraki where sake barrels and broken with a wooden mallet and sake is served in the traditional way. When? Available now until 19th May Where? 23 St. James’s Street, London SW1A 1HA How? For more information and to book, visit sakenohana.com
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