Review: CaviarGalore.com

February 13, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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If you are throwing a extravagant party for your friends then you might be wanting to serve beluga caviar to your friends. But, given the status of the Beluga sturgeon on the critically endangered list, this would be unwise. Personally the only real alternative, both pratically and ethically, is to provide your guests with a suitable alternative beluga caviar - perhaps in the form of Kaluga sturgeon from CaviarGalore.com. Not only is it similar to beluga in appearance but it has a potent … [Read more...]

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Hotel Chocolat: Chocolate Heart Review – Sure to open any heart!

February 10, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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If you want a really special but affordable gift this Valentines then I cannot recommend better than Hotel Chocolat´s "Open your Heart to me" - not only it is a feast for the eyes but, as I have come to expect from Hotel Chocolat, it is a taste experience. Scrummy yummy! I adored the box I received at Christmas but I am afraid they have really surpassed themselves with this delicious treat - its design reminding me strongly of an Easter Egg. The heart itself is made of pure 40% milk chocolate, … [Read more...]

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Yogo Factory: Frozen Yoghurt Franchises

February 8, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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If you are thinking about branching out and opening a catering franchise you might want to think about Yogo Factory. Not only it is the fastest growing franchise in America but they are also starting to stretch out their operations across the globe - Europe, Middle East, and throughout the World. I adore frozen yoghurt because it appeals to be adoration of ice cream but comes with considerably less fat and calories. But the advatange of Yogo Factory is that they not only appeal to the health … [Read more...]

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Valentines Giveaway: Win a Green & Blacks Valentine Chocolate Collection Hamper

February 7, 2012 By 2 Comments
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In addition to the Cadburys Valentine Chocolate Gift Hamper posted earlier today we also have a stunning gift from Green & Blacks to giveaway to one lucky reader - Green & Blacks Valentine Chocolate Collection Hamper courtesy of Green & Blacks Direct. Thanks to both Cadburys and Green & Blacks my valentines day will still be packed with chocolate treats! The Green & Blacks one is one which will appeal to the true chocolate lover. It contains:- 1 x 120g Organic Mint … [Read more...]

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Valentines Giveaway: Win a Valentine Chocolate Gift Hamper from Cadburys

February 7, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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If you are planning on resorting to the safe solution of getting your better half some chocolates this coming Valentines Day then stay tuned to The Recipe Blog. We have two superb gifts to hand out to lucky winners courtesy of Cadburys Gift Direct and Green & Blacks - both gifts, we are happy to say, we have been privileged to try out. First we turn to a personal favourite of mine this year - Cadburys (who provided us with some superb choccies over the Christmas period!) One of the … [Read more...]

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Charleston Gumbo

January 31, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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A Charleston Gumbo is, probably, the most known and most famous recipe of the Lowcountry cuisine. Lowcountry recipes are mainly associated with the US regions of Charleston and Savannah with some parallels to the Cajun cuisines of New Orleans. The beauty of this style of recipes is not only the fantastic taste, but also the combination of different cooking styles. Lowcountry recipes are a unique blend of ideas and traditions from European, African and Native American cuisines. I love the spice … [Read more...]

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Engagement Party Planning

January 13, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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A close friend of mine has recently become engaged and, as per usual, it has fallen to me to do the menu planning. At the moment I am contemplating the sort of things one can serve for a spring engagement party.  I am leaning to towards something a little different because their party is expected to be a little, how can I say, off the wall perhaps? Personally I would like to keep the food to simple yet hearty food because I have a feeling the guests may well be drinking plenty of champagne (and … [Read more...]

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Shark Fin Soup: The Soup with a high price

January 4, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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Quite often I receive requests from random visitors to provide ideas for recipes - sometimes those requests border on the extreme. One such request landed in my inbox a few days ago. They asked if I knew of any recipes for Shark Fin Soup which, apparently, they were planning to serve at a special gathering on New Years Eve. The short answer is "No, I don´t". The longer answer is I would not, ever, contemplate eating Shark Fin Soup and nor would I ever encourage others to do so because the … [Read more...]

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Roscon de Reyes

January 3, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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One of my favourite times of the year has arrived - my birthday! Since I am in Spain we will once again replace the traditional birthday cake with something far more interesting - Roscon de Reyes filled with crema de trufa (chocolate cream) and nata (cream). A delight! If you would like information on how to make this Spanish delight check my posts on Roscon de Reyes and Cream de Trufa … [Read more...]

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The New Year Diet…

December 21, 2011 By Leave a Comment
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I cannot believe it is that time of year again - the season to be jolly and eat lots. Don´t get me wrong all of this is highly enjoyable. Its the bit which follows the festivities of Christmas and the New Year - the month I like to refer to as the annual month of dieting pain - January. You can be pretty sure no matter how good I think I´ve been - no matter how much exercise I did over the festive period somehow those few choccies and other christmas goodies have all sunk to my bottom. In … [Read more...]

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