Author
Damien Wilde
Save money and create dough with the Kingfisher M20A Universal Planetary Mixer, one of our most popular 20-litre mixers.
Previously listed at £795, we have slashed the price of the M20A to £635 – a saving of £160 (or just shy 20% for those who prefer percentages)
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Author
Damien Wilde
Founded by the father and son combination of Giovanni and Gianfranco, Zanolli has been one of the leading manufacturers of specialist pizza equipment in the European market since the early 1950s.
Well known for their range of deck ovens and dough presses; it is the Veronesi company’s conveyor ovens that really catch the eye.
Zanolli released their first conveyor oven in the late-1980s, becoming the first Italian manufacturers to do so in the process. With decades of expertise and a wealth of product knowledge already amassed, the firm quickly ascended to a market-leading position within the industry. Known as the Synthesis range, these ventilated helped revolutionise bakeries and pizzerias, confirming Zanolli as the Italian experts in this field.
Author
Damien Wilde
Located in the middle of the Fjallabak Nature Reserve, Landmannalaugar is highly regarded for its picturesque views of the Icelandic Highlands, its proximity to the famous Laugahraun lava fields and the geothermal hot springs. It is home to waterfalls that unleash a thundering torrent of water, plunging fjords and geysers that eject towers of steam high into the air.
It is extremely hilly, an absolute pain to get to and very remote. The nearest settlement of note is Fludir, a tiny village home to just four-hundred people, is two hours away – on a good day.
Naturally, it is the perfect place to send somebody on a charity hike.
Author
Damien Wilde
With a larger proportion of the British population classifying themselves as being ‘semi-vegetarian’ than ever before, the inclusion of predominantly flexitarian menus looks set to be one of the biggest food trends of 2016.
Research from the consumer analysts Mintel suggests that over a third of us are actually semi-vegetarians, whether we have realised it or not.
Author
Damien Wilde
Christmas is just around the corner and in a break with custom; our household is going with the three-bird roast this year. However, just to please the purists amongst our ranks, we have ensured that there will be turkey on the table come the 25th.
Not that those purists have a leg to stand on: Long before turkey became synonymous with our Christmas dinners, other birds such geese, capons and pheasants were the go-to bird of choice, though the rich often dined on peacocks and swans.
Alongside the roast centrepiece, we, as a nation, like to serve up pigs in blankets, a spoonful of roast potatoes and an array of vegetables. Some people even opt for a few Brussels sprouts…
But, what is the traditional Christmas meal away from the United Kingdom?
Author
Damien Wilde
Champagne beware, the English are taking over.
Tattinger, the renowned champagne house, has become the first French company to invest in British fizz after investing in a former Kent orchard. Together with UK-based wine merchants Hatch Mansfield and a handful of private investors, Taittinger has acquired the sixty-nine hectare plot near Chilham.
A collection of chardonnay, pinot noir and pinot meunier grapes will be planted in 2017, with the first bottles hopefully being ready by 2020.
Author
Damien Wilde
After ninety years, Cadbury’s have decided to radically adapt the composition of their Fruit & Nut bar.
Being British, the natural reaction was to jump immediately towards a default outrage setting and the topic quickly became a focal point of radio shows this morning and has received a fair amount of coverage in the mainstream press.
Launched in 1926 the bar’s recipe hasn’t changed much. But far from being bored with the same old combination of fruit, nut and chocolate, the British public at large has been content with that classic mix. Yet Cadbury’s have opted to add ‘variety’ to the bar.
Author
Damien Wilde
As one of leading manufacturers of commercial refrigeration equipment, Foster is well known for bringing new technologies and pioneering advancements to market.
Recently, Foster has unveiled another ‘Foster First’: The +stayclear condenser.
Already added to their most popular G2 range of fridges, freezers and appliances, +stayclear is a revolutionary redesign of the conventional condenser, the crucial component that removes heat from the fridge and helps keep the unit within its prime operating temperature range.
Author
Damien Wilde
The shelf life of caviar is typically a couple of months, though a couple of varieties can be frozen and can be safely stored for up to a year.
Best practices indicate that all caviar should be consumed on the day of opening, but when some of it remains it is advisable to gently flatten the caviar, cover in a plastic wrap and store in a refrigerator surrounded by crushed ice at a temperature that is just above freezing.
Author
Damien Wilde
The upcoming festive period is one of the most profitable times of the year. Yes, there is the added stress of dealing with an influx of customers and seasonal menus but it’s a challenge that we all relish!
And so with the seasonal spirit we’re running down some of the must-have items and decorations that you’ll need over the coming months.
But first, why not give your current equipment and appliances a quick test? As the proverb goes; “a stitch in time saves nine” and determining any issues ahead of time will save you a lot of hassle and frustration further on down the line.
Anyway, sit back, relax and let us take some of the stress out of getting prepared for the Christmas rush.
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