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
11 Jun 2013
RECIPE: Sweet Potato Sorbet
Sweet Potatoes are usually served boiled, mashed and roasted but as a sorbet? They are not only a good source of potassium, fibre and vitamin C sweet potatoes but they are also one of the most versatile vegetables available, as this sweet potato sorbet recipe demonstrates. This unique way of enjoying sweet potatoes provides a
11 Jun 2013
The Queens Head, Troutbeck, has an edge over competitors thanks to chemistry, Champagne and cocktails
The food and drink on offer at The Lake District’s Queen’s Head is set to be even better since the bar menu has seen the additions of a selection of classic cocktails as well as Champagne by the glass. As if that wasn’t enough, sparks are set to fly in the kitchen as well since
11 Jun 2013
First signature blend from Sea Island Coffee allows you to espresso yourself
According to Sea Island Coffee, the purveyors of exotic coffees, how fantastic your caffeine shot in the morning is depends very much on the blend. The new Sea Island Signature Espresso Blend is a heady combination of rich blueberry and the chocolate finish of the coffee native to the Ethiopian region of Yirgacheffe, creating a
06 Jun 2013
First date set for the monthly boycott of draught beer in ‘tied’ pubs
It is a little known fact outside of the trade that those pubs tied to chains and breweries can pay up to 66% more for a keg of beer than those who are independent or free of ties, and it is these pubs who have been called upon to join a boycott of draught beers
01 Jun 2013
Combi steamer brings out the flavour of Indian street food
In the last few years street food has really grown in popularity due to the many new flavors combined with freshness and authentic tastes. Therefore, it should come as little surprise that Croydon’s Chia Corner Indian street food restaurant is a flaming success. Interestingly enough, the clever restaurant utilizes a combi steamer in place of
31 May 2013
Men… forget the barbecue… learn to cook in a wood fired oven
At the top of every cooking enthusiast’s wish list is likely to be a wood fired oven. This is due to the fact that a wood fire oven is the perfect way to combine fire, food, and the great elements of outdoor cooking. The best place to learn about how to use a wood fired
26 May 2013
The importance of marketing
Businesses that do not invest their money in marketing and fail to take any austerity measures during the triple dip recession will end up losing more than businesses that do take action, according to owner of The Tree Hotel, Kavita Pal. The recession has hurt the food industry greatly by forcing many to cut costs