Monthly Archives: January 2014

CHECK ON PRESENTS THIS IS ENGLAND AT PIEDS NUS

In a typically unconventional move, the team behind CHECKON are holding a pop-up within a pop-up. “This is England”, launching on February 10th, is a Monday night pop-up that will playfully transport guests on a culinary tour around the country … Continue reading

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The Dirty Dozen and The Clean Fifteen

Gwyneth Paltrow’s lifestyle guide GOOP recently highlighted some interesting information published by the US based Environment Working Group. They’ve created a ‘Guide to Organics’ which lists the fruit and vegetables most impacted by chemicals and pesticides and those which are least … Continue reading

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An Australian Update for Australia Day

Australia Day 26th January marks the anniversary of the 1788 arrival of the First Fleet of British ships into Sydney, when the British flag was raised by Governor Arthur Phillip. These days, the 26th of January is known across the … Continue reading

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The Tasting Room’s Margot Janse on South African cuisine via the BBC

The Tasting Room’s Margot Janse was interviewed by the BBC to talk about South African cuisine in a feature they have published today called ‘What is Bunnychow?’ “There are “so many” distinctive South African dishes according to Margot Janse, an … Continue reading

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Made in Hackney for a BBC Radio Four’s Food and Farming Award – Our case

It’s BBC Radio Four’s Food and Farming Award season and we think that friend of Le Parfait and Spoon, Made in Hackney, wholeheartedly deserves to be nominated for the Best Initiative in British Food category. The awards, which began in 2000, … Continue reading

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The Art of Food and Drink at Christie’s, South Kensington

Christie’s, South Kensington are currently offering a eclectic selection of food and drink related items, in a one off auction designed to introduce connoisseurs to the art of food and drink. This sale will present an emporium of painting, kitchenalia and … Continue reading

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“Le Dolomiti” Dinner at Daphne’s with Petersham Cellar

To celebrate the 50th anniversary of famed Draycott Street eatery Daphne’s, the restaurant is collaborating with Petersham Cellar, on a one off dinner to be held on Wednesday 22nd January. Whilst the dinner celebrates 50 years of one elegant, London-based Italian institution, … Continue reading

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Park Slope Food Co-op

A story on BBC news over the Christmas period caught our eye and got us thinking… The BBC piece, which can be read here profiled a co-op in Brooklyn, New York named the Park Slope Food Co-op, which is one of … Continue reading

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The Modernist Cuisine at Home E-Book- Free Chapter available to download now.

Those feeling the pinch after Christmas will be pleased to hear that Nathan Myhrvold and his team at The Cooking Lab have made it possible for Modernist Cuisine enthusiasts to download the first chapter from The Modernist Cuisine at Home E-Book….for free! … Continue reading

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2013- A year worth preserving

2013- A year worth preserving Last year we started working with Niklas Ekstedt, the Swedish chef-restaurateur, tv personality and award winning cookery author and his bold fine dining restaurant EKSTEDT which uses only the power of wood flame to cook … Continue reading

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