Author
Damien Wilde
Jam is perfect with scones (more on those later). Jam is perfect on toast. Jam is also perfect in the middle of a cake (more on that later too).
But it’s even more perfect when you make it yourself.
Making jam is not as difficult as you might think, not only that, but it’s relatively cheap and tastes infinitely better than when picked up at the local supermarket.
Author
Damien Wilde
Almost every kitchen has a major problem with cleaning pots and pans at some point.
Heavy usage and sometimes lack of access to a high quality dishwashing machine might be the reason even high quality pans don’t last quite as long as we want them to.
It’s usually due to, and I’m afraid to say this, poor cleaning technique…
Author
Damien Wilde
Can you hear that faint sound on the horizon? That, my friends, is the alluring call of the Bank Holiday weekend and this time around it is set to attract people in droves to restaurants, cafes, bars and other such establishments.
And there isn’t going to ‘just’ be a mild upturn in revenue either.
A recent survey predicts customers are going to spend 120% more over the next few days than they would on a normal weekend.
Three cheers for Bank Holidays!
It’s just a shame that it’s going to be the last one for 92 days…
Author
Damien Wilde
The traditional British Bank Holiday is either a wash-out or an absolute scorcher. There is no middle ground.
With reports that the temperature is set to soar in the next few weeks, with no let up in the following months, we’ve decided to list some of the most brilliant barbecue recipes for you to try this Bank Holiday weekend.
You can be sure that these are some serious seared delights.
Author
Damien Wilde
With the Daily Express reporting that we are just a few short days away from the hottest summer in 100 years, it makes sense to check if your business is fully prepared for the scorching season ahead.
It is being reported that we are likely to see temperatures of at least 30°C at the start of June! With the rest of the summer hotting up even further!
Longer, hotter days mean people are more likely to venture outdoors and a cracking outdoor space to sit, drink and eat is an enticing prospect.
It’s probably about time to get your business set to cash-in on the summer season, but are you summer ready?
Author
Damien Wilde
The award-winning manufacturer Meiko has recently launched a brand new line of dishwashers and glasswashers.
Officially unveiled at Hotelympia, the UPster range contains premium warewashing appliances at a reasonable price point.
Comprising of one dedicated glasswasher, two glasswashers/dishwashers, four pass-through dishwashers (two of which are shortened models for space-limited areas), and two rack transport machines, this innovative range is perfect for any business that wishes to maximise their budget.
Author
Damien Wilde
Flexsil-lid: the revolutionary product that will reduce waste in an instant.
In many ways, commercial kitchens are the Aladdin’s Caves of the culinary world.
Wherever you look, you will find gadgets and accessories that chefs, hoteliers and waiters need in order to prepare, maintain and serve. You open a draw here and you find it stacked with a treasure trove of knives; open a cupboard over there and find cling-film, pastry cutters and other specialist gizmos.
Author
Damien Wilde
Inspired by their previous work creating bespoke, high-end installations, Iglu has created a tailored range of refrigerated displays.
Launched at the world famous Host Exhibition in Milan last year, their Mirabilia System comprises of ten specialist displays, each perfectly created to suit a different type of food or beverage. Each item has been designed in coordination with renowned chefs and industry professionals.
With more and more establishments opting to showcase their fresh produce in front-of-house locations, Iglu’s Mirabilia collection is the perfect marriage of aesthetics, functionality and quality that premium restaurants and bars require.
Initially, we will be providing three different models: Royal, Cheese and Diana. Each unit is made to order, giving you the opportunity to co-create a refrigerated display that is at one with both your menu and your décor.
Author
Damien Wilde
Whenever a story appears about a particular type of food, it tends to fall into one of two categories: Either it is bad for you, and its consumption should be limited or avoided altogether, or it is beneficial to our overall health.
Over the years, chocolate has flittered between the two camps. Sure, strictly speaking, it is bad for you – no respected health professional is going to propose a chocolate-heavy diet – but there are some positives to having an occasional bite in moderation.
Now, however, there appears to be definitive proof that chocolate does actually help boost brainpower.
Author
Damien Wilde
Stock up for summer with the Interlevin ECF98 Chest Freezer.
With civil time switching from Greenwich Mean to British Summer, we can officially start thinking about what we are going to do in those sun-kissed months. For some that signals the start of planning trips along the south coast of France, for others it might mean packing the wellies and heading off to music festivals.
But what should you be thinking of with summer firmly on the horizon?
