19 Jan 2013
Welcome
Are you hungry? Unfortunately our tasty treats are just virtual, but if you’re interested in food and drink we can whet your appetite with this blog. While Food n Drink used to be a print publication, it has now moved with the times, and provides an online magazine and food and drink directory. This
17 May 2013
RECIPE: Four Colour Pepper Soup
The humble pepper is packed full of vitamin C (three times more than in an orange), can even help improve eyesight (studies show orange peppers are a natural aid to vision). Here’s a nutritious and colourful recipe for Four Colour Pepper Soup. Preparation time: 15 minutes Serves 4 people Ingredients 1 red, 1 yellow,
16 May 2013
It’s now easier than ever to smoke your own food at home
If you always thought it was a real hassle to smoke your own food then its time to think again. The company behind the internationally famous Bradley Smoker are all set to revolutionise the smoking of food in the home by launching their brand new Bradley Counter Top Smoker. Selling at an RRP of £195,
16 May 2013
French culture revealed through food and storytelling at Le Foodist
Paris-based Le Foodist offers English speakers a delicious way to discover France, with the Once Upon a Table dining experience The new Paris based local, Le Foodist, which invites all travellers to both dine together and also discover culture through story telling and food has officially opened. It nestles on a barge beside the iconic Notre Dame Cathedral,
15 May 2013
The publics perception of British beer is challenged by the Craft Beer Social Club
British beer is not taken seriously, and compared to Germany and Belgium, the treatment of our rich beer heritage is laughable. With the sole aim being to contest the negative perceptions that exist against British beer a brand new craft beer festival, entitled Beer Mutiny has been launched. Organised by The Craft Beer Social Club,
10 May 2013
The taste of the Caribbean in a bottle
“This new glass bottle is a cost-effective packaging solution for our client which will greatly enhance the quality feel of the product” Lynn Sidebottom, Sales and Marketing Director at Beatson Clark Beatson Clark, the glass manufacturers, are bringing a real taste of the Caribbean into retail outlets with their new, bespoke bottle specially created for
10 May 2013
The perfect homemade Costa coffee
There is no denying that the UK is now a nation of coffee lovers. Whether it is office workers having their morning wake-me-up, or mothers clutching a takeaway cup full of their favourite flavour whilst pushing a buggy, everybody seems to be joining in with what seems to be a new coffee craze. Of course
09 May 2013
Pub closures still on the increase
It was recently revealed that the number of pubs closing in the UK has risen to 26 a week, but campaigners are hoping that the industry is going to see its fortunes improve very soon. CAMRA, the Campaign for Real Ale, has said that there has been an increase in the number of pubs closing