Around 40% of Brits will fail to cook the perfect Christmas dinner this year, according to new research.
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There is a new contender for the 'best steak in London' crown. Gillray’s, at the Marriott County Hall hotel in Westminster, is now under the guidance of talented Aussie Jonathan Prescott and is getting rave reviews from food bloggers and Twitter.
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Animal welfare charities have joined forces with ice cream company Ben & Jerry’s to launch a campaign to improve standards for dairy cows across Europe. The Supporting Better Dairy campaign is in association with Compassion in World Farming.
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Has the humble pasty been saved? The Government has signalled retreat on controversial tax rises on pasties, which were announced as part of the last Budget. The unpopular Treasury tax was targetted at hot food vendors and bakers.
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Looking for a fun fizz for Jubilee parties? Brown Brother have unveiled a series of party perfect wines, ideal for putting the red into your Union Jack themes to celebrate the Queen's Diamond Jubilee over the extra long bank holiday weekend.
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National Vegetarian Week (May 21-27) is the UK’s annual awareness-raising campaign promoting inspirational vegetarian food and the benefits of a meat-free lifestyle. Try making this Carob Fudge Cake, an irresistible dessert.
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London's A-list have a new eatery option when they are on lock-down. Celebrities such as Stephen Fry, Scott Mills and Lily Allen have used the new take-away service from Housebites.com, which promises restaurant-quality food-to-go.
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Celebrities and personalities are amongst those who have revealed details of what they would bring to a Big Jubilee Lunch table on June 3. The Lottery-funded Big Jubilee Lunch is part of the programme of events to celebrate the Diamond Jubilee.
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Remember that dream where you pick up a newspaper and the headline reads, “Everyone MUST eat more chocolate”? The one where you’re actively encouraged to indulge in your favourite chocolate bars?
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Reggae vibes and veggie burgers will once again be in plentiful supply at this year's VegfestUK Bristol, the world's biggest veggie event and now in its tenth year, to be held by the Harbourside in central Bristol on May 25-27.
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Lawnfest is one of the most anticipated charity events on the calendar for music, art and food lovers. This boutique, family friendly festival will be held on beautiful grounds in Sevenoaks, with chef Nicole Walshaw heading up the Lawnfest Food Shed.
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Celebrity baker Paul Hollywood of TV’s Great British Bake Off will launch a patriotic red, white and blue summer dessert to celebrate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee on Wednesday May 16. The sponge cake will be made for a press photo call.
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Duck faggots with game chips, crispy lamb bacon with mint jelly and Isle of Wight tomatoes on toast are all on the menu at a revamped London hotel. The Mandeville Hotel has opened quirky new restaurant and bar Reform Social and Grill.
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Parisian-style al fresco café, The Terrace at Knightsbridge, has re-opened for the summer season in London. The revitalised menu features indulgent delights such as sandwiches, salads and cake, perfect for a day out in the capital.
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It's bank holiday weekend and, to celebrate, we've got some special occasion cocktail recipes. Joel Lawrence of Ten Manchester Street, London, runs mixing masterclasses that focus on classic recipes, shaken and stirred to perfection.
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The BBC’s The One Show went behind the tills Hinchliffe’s Farm Shop and Restaurant this week to learn how to make the perfect pork pie. The One Show’s roving reporter Anita Rani got a crash course in the tricks of the trade with Craig Midwood.
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Pizza is as popular as ever and now pizza and pasta restaurant chain Prezzo have announced more ambitious expansion plans in the UK after serving up a 14% rise in profits. The chain, which operates 189 restaurants, made £16.4 million last year.
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A mild April has kickstarted asparagus season, with many stores stocking a British crop in time for the Easter holidays. The season traditionally starts on St George’s day, April 23. Harvesting began at the end of March on a small crop.
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Fancy making some Easter treats with a difference? The team at Nespresso have come up with some creative recipes that combine luxurious Arpeggio and Decaffeinato Intenso Grand Crus – with notes of cocoa - with chocolate for grown-up Easter treats.
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It may not be the healthiest snack but news of a price rise has led many to express their love and affection for sausage rolls. Now an MP has claimed that the carb-filled rolls are essential to keeping strength up for marathon training.
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The makers of an award-winning Yorkshire sloe gin have discovered an artistic link to the fruits of their labour. It seems the team from Raisthorpe Manor forage for sloes in the exact spot where David Hockney painted a Yorkshire landscape.
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Cooking fanatics, aspiring chefs and foodies are invited to create a marvellous mushroom dish, in celebration of the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee. The ‘Jubilee Mushrooms’ campaign is open for applications on the More To Mushrooms Facebook Page.
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We may be trying to shape up for summer but the stresses and strains of modern life are conspiring against us. A whopping 80% of British workers said they choose junk food such as crisps over healthy alternatives like fruit as a remedy for stress.
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Looking to impress dinner party guests or visiting family this easter? New Apple Leaf Cut & Form Moulds designed by Squires Kitchen’s very own master craftsman are perfect for adding pastry apple leaf decorations and flourishes to pies.
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The key to fish and chips perfection is in the batter, according to the proprietors of a rosette-rated restaurant in Runswick Bay. Ian and Carol Rae have created a stunning seafood restaurant and 20-bedroom Cliffemount Hotel on the Yorkshire coast.
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