Quick easy & cost effective student mealsPublished by admin on Thu, 2011-11-10 14:04The cost of food continues to rise – increasing by 0.9% between May and June this year, according to the Office of National Statistics. As a result, students preparing for university must learn how to make healthy meals at a cut price. |
18th anniversary T&K Balti House restaurantPublished by admin on Thu, 2011-11-10 11:14 Mr. Abu Taher, MBE & Mr. Mustafa Kamal first introduced the Balti revolution to the people of Leicester in 1993. Historically, Leicester had been the home of many traditional a la Carte Restaurants, but the Balti had yet to emerge. |
The wonderful Rhone Valley, a pocket journeyPublished by admin on Wed, 2011-09-21 10:29 Ever driven down a Wine Menu? I have and it is such fun! There are in the Wine World a number of places that really can be classed as 'Classic'. |
Reviving the Great British picnicPublished by admin on Mon, 2011-06-27 13:09 A new study for the National Trust suggests that we are losing our sense of adventure when it comes to eating outdoors and are at risk of forgetting a national treasure – the great British picnic. |
An online garden centre has launched a range of patriotic spuds to mark the royal weddingPublished by admin on Fri, 2011-04-22 14:08 GardeningExpress.co.uk has put together the limited range of red, white and blue potatoes ahead of the big day which includes three varieties, Highland Burgundy Red, British Queen and Salad Blue. |
Cuisine of India raise funds for Wigston United football clubPublished by admin on Wed, 2011-04-13 14:01 Over 1,380 was raised on the night which will help fund their new kit and the general running of the club. |
George Hill festival of wines tasting held at Loughborough town hallPublished by admin on Tue, 2011-03-08 17:20 The festival was in aid of the Charity STEPS [Based in Shepshed providing specialist nursery services & support to children with motor disorders & their families]. This is the nominated charity of Charnwood Mayor Jill Vincent. |
Beetroot juice could help people live more active livesPublished by admin on Thu, 2011-02-17 13:06New research into the health benefits of beetroot juice suggests it's not only athletes who can benefit from its performance enhancing properties –its physiological effects could help the elderly or people with heart or lungconditions enjoy more active lives. |
Twenty one Years of UK Apple Day, yet a third of our apple orchards have been lost in the last decadePublished by admin on Tue, 2010-12-14 14:32Apples rank as the UK’s second favourite fruit, just behind the banana, and each year we consume roughly 680 thousand tonnes of them. But surprisingly, only one in three (34 per cent) of the apples we eat comes from the UK. |
Following my recent visit to The Forge Inn, Glenfield, I noticed how much it has changed over the years. You may remember that the Forge was once a Berni Inn but after a recent £250,000 investment, the Forge has received a completely new look including a great Al Fresco eating and music area.
For the first time in fifty years traditional Ales are making a revival. The good beer guide revealed that there are more than 700 ale brewers in the UK- this is the most we’ve had since the end of World War II.
Throughout the ages from the ancient Greeks to early Christian monks, scholars have used a number of mental techniques to train their minds to keep track of the rapidly increasing field of knowledge.
Local entrepreneur Peter Gardner has struck gold with Chocolate Alchemy, the new handmade chocolate shop which opened earlier this year in the exceptional Churchgate Mews location in Loughborough.
Mr. Abu Taher, MBE & Mr. Mustafa Kamal first introduced the Balti revolution to the people of Leicester in 1993. Historically, Leicester had been the home of many traditional a la Carte Restaurants, but the Balti had yet to emerge.
Mercedes-Benz and Chef Paul Leary cook up some tasty treats for a captive audiencePublished by admin on Fri, 2010-05-07 13:13 Paul Leary was the star attraction at the St Georges Way, showroom of Mercedes - Benz. |
Champagne it can be wonderful but Bollinger is absolutely fabulous!Published by admin on Fri, 2010-04-30 11:18Madame Lily Bollinger once wrote; I drink champagne when I'm happy and when I am sad. Sometimes I drink it when I am alone. In company I consider it obligatory. I trifle with it if I'm not hungry & drink it when I am. Otherwise I never touch it - unless I'm thirsty! |
Lowly leeks lower cholesterolPublished by admin on Mon, 2010-04-26 15:58The leek has been revered by many civilisations, including the Ancient Greeks and Romans for their mystical and medicinal powers, however the Welsh have made it their own by adopting it as one of their National emblems. |
Do you know your blewits from your bon bons? If the answer is no, then an educational and gourmet extravaganza of an evening could be for you at the Dormy House Hotel in the Cotswolds this autumn.
with its world renowned Stichelton Cheese, comes the newest artisan food venture to impress which started production in July 2009.
Warwickshire's only Michelin starred restaurant has retained the top international accolade for its food - held only by the world's top chefs.
Paul Leary demonstrates how to prepare the pheasant for your chosen dish Removing tail feathers and wings,Firmly grasp the tail feathers in your hands close to the bird and pull away from the body. Next open the wing and feel for the joint with your thumb and fingers.
100 Years Continuous Family Trading - At the turn of the century a farm labourer’s son from Lincolnshire came to Loughborough and was indentured as a grocer with The County Stores, who were based near The Market Place in the centre of the town. By 1909 George Hill had started his own business in Si
The Bewicke Arms, HallatonPublished by admin on Wed, 2009-08-12 14:04 This beautiful thatched Inn 0verlooks the lovely green and 17thc butter cross, of Hallaton village which is steeped in history, intrigue and tradition. |
Antioxidants in Italian extra-virgin olive oil reduced at six months of storagePublished by admin on Fri, 2009-07-03 10:32That olive oil sitting on your shelf may lose up to 40 percent of its health benefits if it’s been there for six months, according to a recent study. |
Fried purple tomatoesPublished by admin on Mon, 2009-03-02 11:56 Scientists have expressed genes from snapdragon in tomatoes to grow purple tomatoes high in health-protecting anthocyanins. |
