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Thames Valley Catering And The Blue Seal Bratt Pan

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Thames Valley Catering supply a full range of products for the catering industry from pots and pans to self-determination cooking units and everything in between. One piece of equipment designed solely for the industrial size kitchens is the Bratt Pan. This piece of equipment was named after the German word for frying but strangely it does a lot more than frying and is not called a Bratt Pan in Germany but a kippentopt, which translates, as a tilting pan. In fact it is a large pan often square which will do a multitude of different cooking functions on a large scale.

Thames Valley Catering is pleased to promote the Blue Seal Bratt Pan range of commercial cooking equipment, which is designed for the large industrial scale kitchens who cook individual food items in bulk. The Blue Seal Bratt Pan can typically cook large quantities of one particular product in a large pan of typical volume of 80 litres capacity. The Bratt Pan can tilt in order to carry out certain operations and this can be a manual or an automatic function dependent on the customer’s preference. The typical Blue Seal Bratt Pan is fuel by gas and has a number of individual controls. It is ideal for cooking a range of products such as casseroles, soups but can basically carry out most cooking functions being able boil, poach, roast, steam, grill, shallow fry and deep fry. Thames Valley Catering are particularly pleased with the variation in functions as this is ideal for a large kitchen that produces a bulk meal for daily distribution but which wants to vary the meal from day to day. This is ideal in operation like hospitals, large industrial canteens, school dinner production and large office functions. The large restaurants often have them to produce large quantities of soups and casseroles or deal with weddings and banquets where single item menus are standard practice

The Blue Seal Bratt Pan is very versatile and Thames Valley Catering is impressed with the way that it can be used to prepare a meal. Meat can be browned in a Bratt pan with the lid open then water can be added and the soup or casserole started, different vegetables or spices can be added throughout the cycle as required and this is where the tilting mechanism works. Additions are made after the pan is tilted so that there is no chance of the operator being burnt by the steam. The tilting system is also used to pour the cooked food into containers ready for further distribution or storage.

The Blue Seal Bratt Pan is designed to be linked up to mains water to remove the requirement to pour this in later but addition is made by turning a tap outside as and when required. The construction of the Blue Seal Bratt Pans is from galvanised steel, which gives a sturdy construction. The lid of the Bratt Pan is double skinned and the temperature control is accurate from 50 to 320 degrees C. This system is ideal for the large industrial kitchen and it is well worthwhile examining the options that Thames Valley Catering can supply to the catering business.

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Thames Valley Catering Company Promote Sammic Dishwashers

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Thames Valley Catering Company are pleased to supply the full range of Sammic Dishwashers which are suitable for the full range of commercial and utility companies as well as hospitals, schools and other public service organisations. Thames Valley Catering is confident that there is a solution to most dish and glassware washing situations and the Sammic range of products is geared to find not only a system that will work but one which will complete the work in the shortest time and with the most efficient usage of labour and water and power resources.

The Sammic Dishwashers come with a double skin manufactured wall system which is very good at reducing noise level of the machine to a very low level and maintaining a good insulation of the machine to stop heat loss. The machines are front loading for easy access and also all servicing and cleaning can be carried out through the front door. This makes any work or servicing very easy to access and reduces any downtime levels required to keep the machines in good order.

Thames Valley Catering is pleased to be able to talk to the customers to examine their requirement for their cleaning work and this expertise has been gained over many years by its qualified staff in the industry. In this manner it is possible to jointly get the best possible Sammic dishwasher for the application required.

The machines all come with an automatic rinse aid dispenser and some are fitted with a water softener system to deal with situations where hard water is the normal supply. The production cycles usually are threefold with a 120 sec, 180 sec and a 240 second time cycle dependent on the type of wash that is required. This speed of cycle is capable of a very large product wash and probably the biggest problem is being able to feed the dishes or glasses into the system quickly enough to make the full use of the fast cycle times of the machine. Thames Valley Catering Equipment is able to discuss the best ways of getting the maximum out of the machine with the minimum amount of labour.

The Sammic Dishwasher supplied by Thames Valley Catering is able to rinse at a predetermined temperature which remains constant through the rinse cycle usually at about 84 degrees. It is the quality of the dish washing which Thames Valley Catering are most pleased as to customers throughout the trade require quality of cleanliness of the finished product to be as good as possible and this quality to be maintained on a regular basis. The Sammic range of dishwashers give this quality on a regular basis and simple daily cleaning of the machine will keep that quality day by day.

Thames Valley Catering website will give all the information required and allow the customer to peruse the full range of machines available. The prices that will be quoted are some of the most competitive in the business and for any queries a call or email to Thames Valley Catering will bring an answer.

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Hungry Globetrotter Sources Artisan Ingredients from Premier Partners for Worldly Culinary Adventures

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As he walked the floor at the San Francisco Fancy Food Show last week, Vijay Rajendran, founder of the recently launched and rapidly growing global gourmet retailer, Hungry Globetrotter was in search of sourcing high quality ingredients from around the world. His culinary tourism company is dedicated to creating a true experience of regional cuisine in monthly meals delivered directly to members’ doorsteps through diner’s taste buds.

“Featuring truly authentic cuisine often includes hard-to-find ingredients that people may find intimidating, or may not have even heard of,” said Vijay. “The companies we partner with don’t just help us make these ingredients more accessible, they also perpetuate the enthusiasm and excitement around preparing exotic meals in our own kitchens.”

For Vijay, the show provided a chance to meet face to face with new partners to collaborate and share Hungry Globetrotter’s vision of bringing culinary tourism home. Aside from providing delicious monthly meals, Hungry Globetrotter also provides a platform for global retailers of spices, sauces and other shelf-stable items that reflect the flavors of their international destinations, and provide a platform for them to reach a globally engaged culinary audience. Three top partners to watch for in Hungry Globetrotter’s upcoming monthly mailings include:

Spicely: With a new Market Street location recently opened in San Francisco, Spicely shares Hungry Globetrotter’s mission to bring a vast array of flavors used in dishes around the world to gourmet lovers’ plates everywhere. Committed to using only the freshest, natural ingredients and planet-friendly packaging and maintaining the highest standard of production possible, the company is positively affecting the landscape of fine international foods. Spicely’s products are included in Hungry Globetrotter’s South Indian and Japanese samplers.

Wholesome Kitchen: Boasting premium quality dried vegetables and fruits, nuts and exotic grains and spices, each featured product is exclusive to Wholesome Kitchen’s product line. The company also adheres strictly to an ethical code focused on integrity and excellence, offering ingredients that are accessible and easy to use, while authentically reflecting the cuisine of their exotic origins. Wholesome Kitchen’s products are featured in Hungry Globetrotter’s Moroccan and Argentine mailings.

Casa de Chocolates: The Berkeley-based company is driven by a passion to support quality, sustainably farmed cacao products and thus, empowering the growers in Latin America to continue these practices. The mission is not just about great chocolate; it’s also about helping chocolate lovers appreciate the traditions and ancient origins of the treat within the Americas. Hungry Globetrotter members can savor Casa de Chocolates products in the Mexico box.

Hungry Globetrotter connects home chefs, culinary enthusiasts, families and busy professionals with the flavors of the world in the comfort of their own home. With easy to follow recipes, preparation tips and shopping lists, anyone can create an impressive international meal with ease and convenience. Shipped products are non-perishable, branded specialty food products that have been carefully selected and tested for quality.

After delivering the key ingredients to get the meal started, Hungry Globetrotter helps consumers locate hard to find components with local shopping tips. The company also offers many of the flavorful ingredients on the Hungry Globetrotter website, so repeat meals can be easily created, any time.

Signing up for the monthly food delivery service can be easily done online at www.hungryglobetrotter.com. Many customers love the excitement of seeing a Hungry Globetrotter box on their doorstep. As the holidays approach, the service makes a unique and delicious gift also.

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Moksa Restaurant brings first Asian brunch buffet to Cambridge

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Brunch meets chopsticks each and every Sunday at Moksa Restaurant. For only $20 dollars between 10am and 3pm, patrons can choose from a buffet of Asian influenced breakfast and lunch items. Moksa puts a twist on your classic brunch with choices such as the Masala Scramble, a chili infused scrambled egg, and the Japanese curried hash brown.

The creative take on brunch tradition does not end with the food. Boston’s Best Mixologist, Noon Inthasuwan-Summers, has crafted a selection of $4.50 brunch cocktails in recognition of Moksa’s location at 450 Mass Ave. The Mi-Moksa replaces the Mimosa’s orange juice and champagne with bubbly sake and grapefruit juice, while the Sake Mary is exactly what its name suggests, a Bloody Mary with Sake.

To Celebrate the Chinese New Year on February 10th, Moksa will be adding a few more treats to its Asian brunch. You can expect to see dragon dancers as you dine and the first 20 people to make reservations on www.moksarestaurant.com will receive a red envelope upon arrival to try out their New Year’s luck. Only a select few of the red envelopes will be winners, so get out your good luck charms.

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Studio William Launches Innovative Leaf Cutlery Design

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 It’s perhaps not your first thought for innovation however Studio William, a leading British cutlery design Company, has sought to revolutionise and stylise the way the British general public eat dessert, with the launch of a brand new cutlery design: the leaf.

The leaf design was inspired by the ancient Asian custom of utilising leaves as eating utensils, and it’s eye-catching design is bound to prove an ice breaker among the more design conscious looking to make an impression over a Christmas meal, or professional or social gathering.

Design to be a truly versatile piece of cutlery, with the new leaf design diners can prong, spoon or slice all types of dessert, and truly enjoy a more luxurious dining experience. Whether it’s utilised for you average Christmas pudding or your favourite ice cream dessert, the leaf is bound to prove to be a real conversation starter at a dinner party.

The leaf gift package is boxed in a set of four, and is manufactured with the same degree of intricacy and professionalism as all of the cutlery designs sold by Studio William, the UK’s leading manufacturer of designer cutlery.

Studio William CEO, William Welch, had this to say about the launch of the new design: “Studio William Chief Executive, William Welch, said: “With Leaf we are moving away from the traditional knife, fork and spoon to a much simpler, yet sophisticated way of indulging in desserts. It can’t help but become a conversation point and it gives diners the chance to have some fun with their pudding – a perfect way to round off a Christmas meal.”

The leaf design was the winning cutlery set design in the Studio William Cutlery Design Competition, and the Company has work closely with the winning designer, Anabela Chan, to further refine the design and ready it for production.

If attention to detail and the ultimate in luxurious dining is your quest, then the new range of leaf cutlery sets from Studio William will be at the top of your Christmas shopping list.

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Thames Valley Catering Are Looking After The Dishes

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Thames Valley Catering Equipment is able to supply a vast range of catering equipment to all parts of the trade from the restaurant to the large hospital and company kitchen but they also try to seriously look after the smaller user as well. With this in mind Thames Valley Catering is pleased to promote the smaller range of Sammic commercial dishwashers aimed at the smaller cafes and restaurants and other smaller catering establishments. The smaller units sometimes feel a little left out as the large companies seem to have all the best equipment but Thames Valley Catering is able to offer some excellent Sammic dishwashers to satisfy even the smallest requirement.

The company realises that any dishwasher is fairly costly and for the smaller unit that can be very important but the Sammic range is very good in quality and excellent in price. The Sammic SL-23 front loading dishwasher is a very good example of the type of equipment available having a 400 mm x 400 mm square basket, which will turn round a complete load in 180 seconds. This speed of operation will bring savings on crockery purchased and will give an excellent finished product. There are other savings to be made in water usage as the Sammic front loading dishwasher uses an optimal water flow system to reduce usage to a minimum. Sammic have fitted a detergent dosing system for speed of usage and there is an automatic rinse aid built into the dishwasher to ensure a high class finish.

Thames Valley Catering Equipment has a great deal of faith in these units, as they will bring serious savings to the business. The first saving is obviously in operator costs, as the speed of this unit will reduce the dishwashing time to around 20% of the hand washing systems. Secondly there are savings in crockery stocks and also in water and detergent usages. The dishwasher from Sammic will fit in well in a small kitchen as it requires little working space that is often at a premium in the smaller establishments and yet it has a high workload potential for such an establishment.

The Sammic SL-23 front loading machines are also ideal for larger concerns that need an extra machine either as a spare for the disaster day that the larger machines are broken or out of action for major cleaning of the present unit or as a separate unit for certain goods for example glasses or other special delicate products. The units are flexible and the space requirements are small and are ideal as a “Get of jail” card.

Thames Valley Catering Equipment would be delighted to answer any queries or give advice on the best and most appropriate Sammic dishwashers, there are years of experience available in the company and any question posed will almost certainly have been posed before. Sammic dishwashers have been around for some time and the quality and technology is excellent for the conditions they have to work in and the work they have to do and Thames Valley Catering Equipment is pleased to recommend their usage.

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Try Something New This Winter And Warm Up With An Authentic Chai Latte

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Premium tea company teapigs are encouraging tea drinkers to try something different with their cuppa this winter and cosy up with an all-natural, authentic, make-at-home chai latte.

The online tea shop they have contains a wide range of teas including some fantastic herbal and green teas but by delving a little deeper into the website, customers will find some great tasting teas including peppermint tea and the authentic chai latte tea.

teapigs only use the best quality ingredients in their chai tea – whole leaf black Assam tea blended with whole cardamom pods, cloves, real pieces of ginger and cinnamon. These real, all natural ingredients mean great taste without artificial flavourings and sweeteners. teapigs teas come in ‘tea temples’ – a special biodegradable mesh bag which makes brewing and enjoying top quality tea easy and convenient.

Making a delicious chai latte at home is really easy using teapigs chai tea temples:

• take one teapigs chai tea temple and place in your mug or latte glass
• cover 1/3 glass with hot water – enough to cover your temple
• let it brew for 3-5 minutes
• while your chai brews heat up some milk (ideally froth with a milk frother)
• top up the Chai tea concentrate with the milk and add brown sugar or honey to taste and some cinnamon on top for a little extra spice

teapigs tea taster Louise says: “Every vendor, in every city, in every region of India offers their own version of Chai Masala – the aromatic, spiced milky tea that has been the Indian drink of choice for hundreds of years. This is our version – a rich, malty, warming blend which is great to make at home on a cosy winter’s night. It’s a satisfying, healthy drink that captures the vibrancy and colour of India in a cup.”

A pack of 15 chai tea temples from £4.00. Available from Harvey Nichols, Selfridges, Waitrose, Wholefoods and online at www.teapigs.co.uk.

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La raclette: an alpine specialty to taste as quickly as possible!

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All alpine flavors are in your plate! This cooking classic, right off our mountains and revisited by the winter tourism, offers all cheese aromas combined with exquisite delicatessen. All these excellent products are locally made: ham, cooked or raw, all sorts of sausages, Savoy rosette or Italian coppa, pancotta and mortadella. Switzerland is also in the spotlight here: Grisons meat – or Bündnerfleisch – is an excellent pick too!

To better serve you, “Boucherie Charcuterie Favre”, located in the very center of Modane, offers you the best of its products! As a specialist of cured meats, we suggest our ham and beef or pork meat, smoked or dried.

A few miles away from Haute-Maurienne, the Valais area provides the smooth and tasty raclette cheese, which easily melts and slowly roasts when exposed to heat. This cow milk uncooked pressed cheese is the key ingredient in raclette. Served with potatoes and a good local fruity and tasty white wine, raclette will undoubtedly stimulate kids and grown-ups appetite when the first snowflakes start falling.

But don’t forget vegetables! Onions, pickles, green salads or tomatoes gracefully combine with delicatessen and cheese to help facilitate digestion. Mixing ingredients and flavors is a real integral part of the game!

To end up with a sweet note, you will choose desserts such as an exotic salad, sorbets, Bavarian mousse or foiled fruits!

Displayed on a large plate, nearby the raclette instrument, this greedy dish is the king of alpine winter and will bring you happiness! Perfect to warm up or as a cheering following your sporting efforts, with your family or with friends, raclette is a real must taste. Nutritious and bountiful, friendly and tasty, raclette resembles our region: you can taste it without any restriction!

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Redefining The Modern Wine Experience

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Josh McFadden, the 31 yr. old Creative Director and Founder of Proof Wine Collective (a creative company dedicated to developing small-production, critically-acclaimed wineries) has big plans for a space of his own. The self-taught entrepreneur has spent over ten years mastering the ins and outs of the wine industry: working harvest, sommelier at restaurants, wine buyer, wine shop clerk, cellar rat, cook, server, and wine label designer… He’s been there!

After 4 years of building Proof from the ground up, Josh is ready to catapult himself into the next big project. Turncoat Wine Co. will be a wine bar located in the center of the rapidly growing wine region that is the Central Coast of California. Not only will it be a wine bar, the 4000 sq. ft. space will also offer a full service restaurant, wine shop, lesson room for tastings, and also act as an event location. Turncoat will create a much larger wine presence in the small downtown of San Luis Obispo, and put the area on the map as a top destination for lovers of wine, art and food. It is set to open its doors in early 2013.

The space will be a “living gallery”, as Josh describes it. “Imagine the most interesting party you’ve ever been to: you are meeting fascinating people, including awesome winemakers, offering you wines you’ve never seen, you are being offered food from the season you’ve never tasted, and you have at your disposal over 500 wines from wineries located everywhere in the world. The place will be a display of sensations, and the play between all of them: an interpretation-gasm.”

Needless to say, Josh is intent that Turncoat will be a work of art in itself. His repertoire includes labels on display at the SF MOMA, Trader Joes, as well as for many of the top wine producers of Paso Robles and Santa Barbara like Herman Story, Sans Liege, Field Recordings, Alta Maria, and Force of Nature.

“The winemakers I’ve worked with, just like myself, don’t come from money or privilege.” Josh brings up. “We’ve had to make our own way and we couldn’t have made it this far without the support from our friends.”

In preparation for Turncoat, Proof Wine Collective has put together a compelling campaign to raise money and awareness on the crowd-funding site Kickstarter.com. They’re trying to raise $25,000 by Dec. 3rd in order to help fund some of the initial start up costs of the wine bar. Rewards for support vary from graphic t-shirts, fine art prints, and custom art pieces inspired by yourself. “One print we made is called Wine Pangea which is my attempt to simplify and beautify the world of wine; and the other is called Presidential Drugs of Choice it’s a print detailing every drug/vice done by each President,” explained Josh.  Both the prints reflect Proof’s unique creative style which reappropriates vintage engravings with colors, elegant typography, and new information.

Proof Wine Collective was founded in 2008 in order to create a world where curious and creative spirits may fall in love with wine. Visit their website atwww.proofwinecollective.com.

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Studio William To Be Featured in The London Design Festival 2012

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The 2012 London Design Festival is likely to attract a lot of interest this year, and particular due to the release of some new dessert cutlery designed and manufactured by British cutlery company, Studio William.

Studio William’s cutlery has been purchased, showcased and utilised in a number of prominent exhibits and the Company can even boast that even the residents of No. 10 Downing Street use the cutlery designed in their Gloucestershire base.

The designs which will be showcased on the day have been create as part of Studio William’s cutlery sets design competition, where students have been given the opportunity to create cutlery designs which ultimately could be into production of showcased – the competition was an initiative launched by Studio William to inspire more talented designers into the process of cutlery design.

The winning designer of the competition was one Anabela Chan – Anabela’s design called leaf has now been incorporated into the Studio William range; it will also be sold utilising Studio William’s relationships with various prominent retailers including John Lewis, where the cutlery will go on sale form September, 2012.

All of the 54 competition entries will be showcased by Studio William at the design festival as a marker of contemporary British-led design. Rachel Church, curator in the sculpture, metalwork, ceramics and glass department at the V&A had this to say about the competition and Studio William’s designs: “The Studio William patterns represent excellent examples of contemporary British cutlery design. We are delighted to have acquired seven examples of the company’s design patterns for the national collection of metalwork at the V&A.”

On top of the showcasing of competition entries, Studio William will also celebrate the permanent inclusion of seven of its designs in the V&As permanent showcase.

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Thames Valley Catering New Range Of Lincat Combi Steamers And Self Cooking Centres

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The description almost sounds like the ultimate in high tech gadgets but probably the most impressive piece of equipment that has come onto the market in recent times is the Lincat Combi Steamer and Self-Cooking Centre, which has made life in the high volume, short time delivery catering market so much easier. Thames Valley Catering is proud to supply these units alongside their Lincat Ovens and the introduction of high tech electronic controls has then enabled these units to be controlled to a very close margin and the flexibility and versatility of the units has helped the units become the ultimate in multi-tasking catering equipment.

The ranges of units supplied by Thames Valley Catering are varied but the major units combine steam heating with dry heat or they can do one or the other. The units control humidity to less than 1 % and have the added advantage that once the type of heating is chosen they are able to predetermine the heating cycle without the help of the operator. This Lincat self cooking center system is ideal in a busy kitchen and the advantages of getting a superb cooking cycle without the fear of damage or loss without careful watching is always a big plus in the purchase of such items. The units supplied by Thames Valley Catering can deal with very high volumes of hot food and this is ideal for the large banquets or dinners, which require instant serving for several hundred people with hot food in great condition. The advantage of these Lincat catering units are that food can be plated up kept in a chilled rack and heated to table serving levels when required using the Lincat Combi Steamer and Self-Cooking Centre.

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Experience California in a Glass with The Big Crush

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Discover Californian sunshine in a glass with The Big Crush wine range from Juicy Grape – with each wine from the portfolio bursting with fruit, they will be sure to wash away those winter blues. So, if you are looking to buy wine online this Christmas, now is the time to do it.

The Big Crush Pinot Grigio has aromas of pear drops with flavours of fresh honeydew melon and pink grapefruit ending with a crisp, refreshing finish. The Grenache Rosé reveals flavours of red summer berries alongside strawberries which ends with a soft, rounded finish. Both wines are best enjoyed chilled to release their full fruit potential. The Big Crush Merlot should be consumed at room temperature to fully appreciate the delicate blackberry notes and flavours of jammy plum and red berry, harmonised by a touch of vanilla. Its velvety texture is smooth and has a long lasting finish.

So, as you enter the winter months and the long summer nights become a distant memory, pick up a bottle of The Big Crush and experience California in all its glory.

The Big Crush wines have an RRP of £6.99 off promotion and £5.49 on promotion, available through the impulse / convenience sector.

For further details on Legacy wines and its brands, please visit www.legacywines.co.uk. For further details on Juicy Grape wines, and the range of Californian wines that are available, please visit www.juicygrapewines.co.uk.

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teapigs Mix n Match Selection Box Is The Perfect Gift This Christmas

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If you are looking for the perfect gift this year, teapigs, the online tea shop have got just the thing! Their mix n match tea selection, which features a range of herbal teas and green teas, is perfect when the cold winter weather gets a bit too much for us.

Louise, teapigs tea taster says “We’re a nation of tea drinkers. There is nothing better than settling down watching your favourite programme with a proper, great tasting cuppa; especially when the snow is falling and temperatures are in the minuses! That is why we have decided to release a selection box of mini packs of tea, you get to choose yourself and enjoy 12 different blends – your very own tea tasting set!”

A set of 12 very cute mini packs of tea in a lovely gift box. You get to pick the teas yourself so you can be sure to get something they’ll love. You can choose from twenty-one different blends ranging from classics like Everyday brew and Darjeeling earl grey, naturally caffeine free herbal infusions such as peppermint and lemon & ginger and for the more adventurous, popcorn and chilli chai! There are teas to suit everyone’s tastes.

The teapigs range contains only the very best whole leaf tea – not the dust found in a normal tea bag. The teas come in their special tea temples – a biodegradable mesh bag that gives the leaves lots of room to infuse, so you get all the taste of loose tea but with the convenience of a bag.

Each mini pack of tea contains two tea temples, available exclusively atwww.teapigs.co.uk. You can also find some brilliant tea gifts as well. Visit the website today, choose your favourite teas and then sit back and enjoy the festive period with great tasting teapigs tea.

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The National Trust joins fight to save the great British pud

The National Trust has announced it is backing a Government Minister’s call to save the great British pudding.

After being appointed in a recent cabinet reshuffle, Environment Secretary Owen Paterson urged people to be patriotic with their puddings, choosing traditional British recipes over foreign imports. In an interview with Farmers Weekly, Paterson said: “There is a huge dessert deficit in this country. We have a huge opportunity to replace imported desserts with desserts made here.”

He encouraged diners to swap desserts such as crème brulee and panna cotta, which use imported dairy products, for traditional favourites like apple crumble, treacle tart and spotted dick.

The news comes as the National Trust prepares to launch its autumn pudding campaign, with free puddings throughout the month of October with every lunchtime meal purchased in its selected cafes and restaurants.

The flavour of the month will be great British puddings, all made from seasonal ingredients – a reminder to visitors at National Trust places just how good a British pud can be.

A recent National Trust online poll of people’s favourite autumn puddings found that dishes using seasonal ingredients remained the popular first choice, despite the modern trend of year-round food availability using foreign imports*.

Clive Goudercourt, Development Chef for the National Trust, said: “We pride ourselves on baking our own food using the best of British ingredients, many grown on National Trust estates and farms.

“We hope our delicious, home-cooked puddings will inspire people to choose traditional recipes and celebrate Britain’s best food across the seasons.”

Clive added: “British, seasonal food is tastier, fresher and more nutritious. It is better value, better for the environment and better for your wallet.”

Delicious examples of fresh autumn food can be enjoyed for free when customers spend over £5.75 on a main lunchtime meal at over 100 National Trust locations across England, Wales and Northern Ireland.

To find out more about this offer, and to download free recipes to help save the Great British pud, visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/pudding and download a voucher (offer is valid from Monday 1st October until Wednesday 31st October 2012).

There’s also the chance to walk off those autumn puddings on a Great British Walk with the National Trust. Visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/greatbritishwalk for more information and to download hundreds of free walking routes.

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The Jamaica Epicurean Escape – Something For Every Taste And Budget

Jamaica will host its first international food festival,  The Jamaica Epicurean Escape (JEE), November 29 to December 2, 2012 in St Ann. The four-day event will include different types of activities at three different venues targeting different markets.

It will kick off on Thursday 29 with a black tie dinner, an exclusive, high-end affair which will be catered by a team of Jamaica’s best gourmet chefs and will be held at the UDC’s (Urban Development Corporation) Roaring River Great House. Proceeds from this event will finance a foundation which will target the feeding of needy Jamaican children and will also support the development of young and upcoming chefs. On Friday 30, the action will be on Main Street Ocho Rios which will host restaurateurs and street food vendors against a backdrop of music and entertainment. The main event is on Richmond Estate in Priory, St Ann, from Saturday to Sunday and will host some 80 Jamaican chefs as well restaurants and food vendors.

Marcia McDonnough, managing director of Touchstone Productions and team leader of the JEE project elaborates on the concept. “Although Jamaica is well known for its delectable and varied food offerings, and while we do offer many food events, we do not currently have a sophisticated, international food festival such as the likes of the Aspen Food Festival, South Beach Food and Wine, and so on. We feel that in light of the island’s 50th anniversary year celebrations, the time has come for this to change as we are a prime destination to offer a world-class food event. The festival will bring together the best of everything local and international in the food industry; chefs; food; music. It will feature classy sidewalk cafés and lounges in themed zones within the festival grounds. In addition, it will feature unique and exciting food and table displays, show cooking, demonstrations and symposia. A fully manned Youth Village will offer interesting edutainment for children while giving parents the chance to enjoy the offering. The weekend will be a one of a kind experience for all ages, visitors and locals.”

Miss McDonnough went on to explain that the Jamaica Epicurean Escape is being developed as an annual signature event that will harness Jamaica’s culinary and cultural appeal and thus provides the ideal vehicle for promoting the island to foodies at home and abroad.

The event will have the benefit of an intensive marketing campaign both locally and among the Diaspora as the patronage of some 10,000 foodies worldwide will be targeted to come and enjoy the offerings of food an entertainment at all JEE events.

To facilitate attendance an integral element will be a shuttle service that will ferry patrons from central points across the island to and from the event. In fact the JEE experience begins on entering the vehicle that will transport the guests. Karen Peart of Y Stress, the official concierge partner of the JEE who will also manage the transportation programme, noted that “driving long distances can be stressful and tiring so we believe that stress-free travel arrangements can only bring added value to our guests.

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Lockhart Catering Equipment brings latest innovations to Wembley

Lockhart Catering Equipment has announced that a showcase of the latest innovations in catering equipment from over 30 of the world’s leading manufacturers will once again be returning to Wembley Stadium, for one day only on Wednesday 5th September from 10.00am – 4pm. Promising to be bigger and better than ever, ‘The Show’, now in its 4th year, will feature live cooking demonstrations, food samples and top tips from Michelin star chef, Mark Sargeant.

Visitors can also expect to see the latest innovations and gadgets from leading manufacturers such as Rational, Frima International, Winterhalter, Steelite International, Churchill China, Dudson, Gram, Falcon Foodservice, Lincat, Elia International, T&G Woodware and many more.

The experience will kick off with hands on product demonstrations and visitors can also view the latest ‘must-have’ equipment for the catering industry, whilst getting up front and personal with new launches.

A highlight of the day will be the opportunity to take a behind-the-scenes tour of the London 2012 Olympic Venue, including the kitchens, which cater for up to 90,000 people in a 20 minute half-time interval, plus the changing rooms, press box, Royal box and pitch side.

Chris Wakeman, Managing Director, Lockhart Catering Equipment commented: “We’re thrilled to be returning to Wembley for the fourth consecutive year to showcase the latest innovations in catering equipment. We’d like to extend a very warm welcome to Mark Sargeant who’ll be cooking up some fantastic dishes and taking part in a Q&A session. Visitors will also have the opportunity to see product ranges before buying, as well as taking advantage of amazing price offers exclusively available on the day.”

To register a place, interested parties can visit www.lockhartcatering.co.uk, click on the link ‘join us at the show’ and then the image of Wembley. Alternatively, emailthe.show@bunzl.co.uk. Places are restricted for both the event and the tour of the stadium, so people are encouraged to book early to avoid disappointment.

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Smoking, Obesity And Lack Of Activity Named As Global Killers

Research published in leading medical journal The Lancet suggests that a lack of exercise can be as big a killer as obesity and smoking.

According to the study, approximately one third of adults do not do a healthy amount of exercise, and it is suggested that this could be causing 5.3 million deaths worldwide each year – the equivalent of one in ten deaths – from related illnesses such as breast cancer, diabetes and heart disease.

Nutritionist Caron Leckie, who works for the UK’s largest provider of chef prepared meals and delivered diets, Diet Chef, comments: “In my experience the weather has a big impact on activity levels, certainly in the UK, and many people use it as an excuse to stay indoors and watch television, rather than getting out and about.

“In addition to this, thousands of our customers have jobs which see them sitting down at a desk for up to nine hours each day. It is logical that this sedentary lifestyle can be conducive to obesity.”

Ms Leckie also added that Diet Chef is “working hard to help people to lose weight with our calorie-controlled diet” and that as a company they are also “working closely with a personal trainer to offer advice and tips on how to move more, no matter what your age, weight or health status.”

It is recommended that adults should do a minimum of 150 minutes of moderate exercise each week, this equates to just over 20 minutes per day.

According to a report by the BBC, “researchers said the problem was now so bad it should be treated as a pandemic”.

Ms Leckie’s top tips for motivation to exercise include:
1. Add An Activity
2. Try Something Different
3. Find a Positive Each Week
4. Take up a Hobby

Read her full list of tips on the Diet Chef blog.

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Malmaison Launches New Summer Menu

Malmaison, the luxury boutique hotel brand in the UK, has announced the launch of a new Summer Menu at its brassieres.

The menus have been created by Head Chef John Woodward and his team, who have added some seasonal delights and exciting new dishes, including a seared yellow fin tuna salad nicoise, Greek salad with grilled halloumi and watermelon and, in the mains, guests can enjoy Cajun swordfish, delectable grilled polenta and more.

In addition to the new dishes, the Malmaison hotel restaurants still include Malmaison’s heartily portioned favourite Mal dishes, including the Mal’s prawn cocktail, ‘from the shore’ smoked salmon blini, crème fraiche and caviar, the legendary Mal Burger and the delicious Cornish Crab fritters with avocado, as well as six different choices from the grill. In keeping with the overall quality of the menu, all of the beef on offer is naturally reared, grass-fed and dry aged on the bone for a minimum of twenty eight days.

The new dessert menu includes a fresh summer berry pavlova, raspberry ‘Charlotte Royale’, an array of delicious ice cream sundaes and an artisan cheese slate with crackers and chutney. An iced fresh fruit plate is also available for those looking for something a bit lighter.

Guests at the brasseries can choose from a range of liqueurs and rich ports to enjoy with their desserts. Also paired well with dessert is the Irish coffee, the French coffee and the Espresso Martini.

The new Summer Cocktail Menu offers fresh and summery treats, including a ‘Brazilian Apple Blossom’ , ‘Coconut & Passion fruit Batidas’, ‘The Bees
Knees’ and the ‘Rising Sun’, made with Plata Tequila, Midori Lime, Tabasco and Sauvignon Blanc.

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Chris Smith, The Diabetic Chef Joins “Living Well” Diabetes Eduaction Cruise Hosted by Diabetes Daily Post (DDP)

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Novi-based Diabetes Daily Post announces on June 29, 2012 that it has join hands with Chris Smith to educate diabetes patients on nutrition, diet, and diabetes cooking on Royal Caribbean Cruise which sails on January 7, 2013 for a 6 day Caribbean cruise. Other participants are Jorge Prada, MD, an Educator and Diabetes Researcher, Susan Sloane Pharmacist and Certified Diabetes Educator, a member of American Diabetes Association board of director and Charles Liu, Clinical Pharmacist with special interest in Type 2 Diabetes. With Chris Smith’s participatiion, DDP’s education program lands itself as one the most comprehensive and dynamic diabetes education program offered in the North America. The participants will receive a broad and comprehensive education including a diabetes-exercise session and onboard two-mile fun walk for diabetes to raise funds for the American Diabetes Association and go home with usable recipes and cooking methods to control their diabetes better.

“Diabetes is a cause for many other metabolic diseases such as heart and vascular diseases and stroke. Complications include loss of eye sight, kidney failure and amputation. Recent study showed a 62% reduction in diabetes-related health care costs if a comprehensive interdisciplinary diabetes education is implemented. Diet control is one of the most important facets in controlling diabetes and this is often neglected or ignored. We are very fortunate to have Chirs onboard to drive home on this point. Chris is known as one of the most caring and talented chef. He educates and motivates: he is completely at home with the subject of type 1 diabetes and type 2 diabetes. His passion comes from being a diabetic patient himself.” says Charles Liu R.Ph, MBA, DDP’s Cruise Education Coordinator and spokesman.

The Diabetes Daily Post a/k/a/ www.diabetesdailypost.com based in Novi, Michigan was created in 2011 to educate, enrich, and expand the knowledge of Diabetes. Its goal is to keep you informed about the latest news and drug innovations, provide health tools for diabetes management, motivate with triumph personal stories and talk about key opinion leaders who have worked on the elusive cure for Diabetes. The Diabetes Daily Post offers its “Living Well” Diabetes Education program both on cruises and in major cities.

Chef Chris is a Certified Executive Chef with over 20 years experience in the culinary field. With his focus on healthy cuisine, Chef Chris is an authority on diabetic nutrition and food preparation. He has been featured in TIME Magazine, USA Today, CNN, Web MD, Southern Living magazine. National television appearances include “DLIFE” and “Taking Control of Your Diabetes”. Chris is Novo Nordisk“Diabetes Academy” National tour speaking to both public and corporate audiences on the importance of cooking healthy and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Chef Chris’s cookbook: The Diabetic Chef’s Year Round Cookbook along with Cooking with The Diabetic Chef, are published by The American Diabetes Association. Both cookbooks provide simple tips, cooking techniques and a wide range of easy to prepare recipes the whole family will enjoy!

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Diet Chef to sponsor ITV Daybreak’s ‘Step into Summer’ Programme

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Weight loss diet plan provider Diet Chef has announced that it will be sponsoring the ITV Daybreak ‘Step into Summer’ programme this month.

From Monday 25th June 2012 to Friday 29th June 2012 Diet Chef will be giving the Step into Summer campaign its seal of approval. As the creator of one of the most successful calorie controlled meal plans in the UK, Diet Chef recognises that weight loss efforts are much more successful with a combination of diet and exercise, and so will be lending ITV Daybreak’s Step into Summer a helping hand.

Diet Chef has sponsored the ITV Daybreak’s diet initiatives in the past and is happy to be doing so again for 2012. Step into Summer will contain a range of hints and tips for diet and exercise, helping those that appear on the show and viewers at home to fight the battle of the bulge this June and achieve their beach body.

ITV Daybreak’s Step into Summer programme will feature a group of mums who will receive key fitness hints and tips to help them and viewers of the show to shape up for summer. The live show will also include a number of healthy food ideas that viewers can pick up on to make appropriate changes to their eating habits throughout the summer.

Diet Chef’s marketing director, Liz Dale, said: “Diet Chef is a specially designed calorie controlled meal plan that has helped thousands of men and women to achieve their weight loss goals since the company was originally founded.

“In total, we have assisted over 70,000 customers throughout the UK, Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland and we have also branched out into the German market. We are proud to be sponsoring ITV Daybreak’s Step into Summer project in an effort to help people to get to and maintain a healthy weight.”

Diet Chef was founded by Kevin Dorren as a way to bring affordable and delicious diet foods to the UK public. Mr Dorren recognised the difficulties associated with dieting when going it alone and realised how much easier it would be if dieters had their own personal chef to prepare portioned meals that were calorie controlled and healthy.

For more information about the Diet Chef delivered diet options, visit www.dietchef.co.uk now.

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