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
The banana is one of the most popular and most-exported fruits in the world. However, despite it being a favourite everywhere from Britain to Japan, there is a real threat that the banana as we know it may be facing extinction.
In the 1950s, Panama disease (also known as banana wilt) eradicated the majority of the world’s stock of Gros Michel bananas. At the time, that variety was the world’s go-to banana of choice.
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
Last year, VisitEngland warned that a lack of skilled chefs could severely limit the growth of the tourism and restaurant industry in the United Kingdom. With the sector estimated to be worth a staggering £106bn, any problems could stop companies from cashing in on a huge financial windfall.
With research indicating that a shortage of applicants in London and the South East was becoming increasingly common, the tourist board said that despite being proud of England’s growing foodie reputation “we need to ensure there is enough being done at a grassroots level to inspire young chefs to enter the industry.”
Author
Damien Wilde
2016 is less than a week old and we fear that the year has already reached peak opulence.
The neighbourhood of Williamsburg in Brooklyn, New York, is already (in)famous for its hipster culture, gentrified eateries and fear of coffee shop chains. However, there is one thing that the citizens of the district certainly are not afraid of: Expensive donuts.
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
The EU Food Information for Consumers Regulation came into existence a year ago, requiring all restaurants to provide a thorough breakdown of the ingredients used to prepare each menu.
This is especially important as it means that allergens, such as nuts, dairy and fish, must be clearly labelled and accessible to the general public.
However, despite a number of high profile chains and independent eateries taking the requisite steps, research suggests that many within the dining sector are failing to meet even the most basic of recommended standards.
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.
