Archive for 'Seasonal'

The Mystery of Port Philippe Boucheron asks ~ Do you know the Bishop of Norwich?
The wine world is full of many strange customs. None of them are more archaic than the traditions surrounding drinking vintage Port.  Because the wine has been matured in its bottle there is always a great deal of sediment left on [...]

Success was toasted by the 20 lucky attendees of a recent dinner held at the newly refurbished De Montforts Restaurant in Offenham, Evesham. Hosts Celia Perrin and Chris Sweet were joined by food and wine writer Philippe Boucheron, who worked with Head Chef Jamie Barnett to create a gastronomic Journey of the Loire region of [...]

July Chef Recipe: Courgette and Lemon Thyme Risotto with Tempura fried Courgette Flowers: by Chef Tom  Court of the Granary Hotel, Worcestershire:
July Restaurant Review: Moat House Acton Trussell, Staffordshire: by Philippe Boucheron
July Chef Profile: Michelin Chef Patron Andreas Antona, Simpsons, Birmingham
Latest Midlands Restaurant News Summary HERE

A Shropshire Lad brings more local flavour to Hadley Park House Hotel
Hadley Park House Hotel in Telford, Shropshire, has announced the arrival of a new Head Chef who, it is hoped, will take Dorrells Restaurant on to bigger, better and even tastier things.
It’s a “homecoming” for 29-years-old Chef Mark Harris - himself ‘A Shropshire Lad’ [...]

Midlands foodies are celebrating the diverse range of producers in the region, and supporting those chefs who purchase local produce for their menus, by ordering a special limited edition calendar.
Created by Green Fields Farm Shop in Telford, in association with Midlands based Gourmet Life Dining Club, the calendar carries 12 tasty locally sourced recipes created [...]

Check out our Ludlow Food Festival 2010 Video, showcasing some of the regions finest producers, providers & hungry diners, at the Gr-eat-est food show on earth! Video created in association with our vidoe partners Shropshire based Valley Radio FM - coming soon!

Another hugely successful 3 days at the Ludlow Food Festival, with foodies enjoying fine dining from the region at the Chefs Table Restaurant.
Serving the finest dishes created using ingredients from the Shropshire and the Marches, plus contributions by some of the regions finest chefs who are members of Shropshire based Gourmet Life Dining Club.
Suree [...]

Seasoned cookery school
The new Midlands-based cookery school that provides new skills and fresh ideas with food.
Seasoned specialise in making cookery courses an accessible, inspirational and dynamic experience. We capture the hands-on, ‘real’ food approach; combining passionate chefs, local producers and fantastic ingredients - to teach and enthuse people about food.
Based in the [...]

Shropshire Melons Fit for The Chefs Table
With the Ludlow Food Festival fast approaching this Friday - Sunday, James Day organiser of the Chefs Table Restaurant is selecting the finest local produce for their range of locally produced dishes.
“I heard that Caroline Lees, who grows much of the delicious asparagus from Shropshire, had been experimenting this [...]

Chefs Table’ Restaurant ~ Returns to Ludlow food Festival - “Bigger & even better!”
The popular ‘Chefs Table Restaurant’ will this year return to the Ludlow Food Festival on 10th-12th Sept.
Held in the grounds of the stunning Ludlow Castle, the “Chefs Table” will showcase some of the regions best local produce, in dishes [...]