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
Who? Alta Badia What? Alta Badia’s ski resorts will be presenting their food offerings for the coming season at Gourmet Skisafari Alta Badia. Guests will get the opportunity to sample the dishes created as part of the Slope Food initiative where gourmet appetisers have been created by Michelin-starred chefs. Tickets are 50€ and includes six appetisers and matched wines from South Tyrol. When? Presentation on 15th December, Slope Food available for 2013/2014 ski season Where? Around the Alta Badia ski region How? For more information, visit www.altabadia.org Fly via Brussels Airlines
What? Coffee connoisseur festive hamper. Priced at £30. Where? Available online from The East India Company
Who? Dolphin Island What? Private island and luxury resort Dolphin Island is offering the opportunity for guests to enjoy a three day exclusive cookery experience with Australian celebrity chef Pete Evans. For a maximum of eight guests, the package will include five night stay on Dolphin Island, three-day cook school with Pete Evans, transfers from Nadi International Airport and meals. From NZ$9,900 per person. When? 22nd to 27th June Where? Transfers from Nadi International Airport, Fiji How? Visit www.dolphinislandfiji.com for more information
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? Miranda Emmerson What? What was meant to be the last adventure before settling down turned into Fragrant Heart, Miranda Emmerson’s culinary journey through South East Asia. The book charts the author’s journey through China, Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand and Malaysia and her experiences with the food and culture of these far away places. When? Available now Where? Available online and in store How? Buy now from Amazon
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…
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