Archive for September, 2009
TV Chef Keith Floyd has died
Posted: 15 September '09 by Niall
Keith Floyd, the charismatic television chef known as “The Giddy Gourmet”, has died of a heart attack. He was 65. He was the first tv chef that I truly felt a connection with, who inspired me to give cooking a go – and to enjoy a glass or two of wine. His autobiography “Out of..
Categories: News
Event: The Cataplana Experience 2009
Posted: 15 September '09 by Kelly
During our holiday in Portugal (it seems like a distant memory already!) we were lucky enough to stumble upon the Cataplana Experience, part of the Algarve Gourmet 2009 event. A Cataplana is a hinged, metal pot which is used on a stove. The whole basis for Cataplana cooking seems to revolve around the “single pot”..
Categories: Things to do
Pizza Perfection
Posted: 15 September '09 by Niall
The chewy, milky, bubbling mozarella.. the rich, herb-infused tomato sauce.. the crisp, bread-y crust.. Is there a better dish than pizza? We thought we’d join in on the celebrations for the humble pizza pie (see “Celebrate the Pizza: Pizza Fest 2009“) by making our own over the weekend – and what a good idea that..
Categories: Recipes
Proms in the Park 2009
Posted: 11 September '09 by Kelly
Niall and I are off to the BBC’s Proms in the Park in Hillsborough tomorrow night which should be a great night out – especially as we can bring in our own food and wine! We’ll update you on Monday with what we think makes a perfect picnic. Enjoy your weekend, whatever you’re doing!
Categories: Things to do
Italian Cookery School – La Cucina Caldesi
Posted: 11 September '09 by Kelly
Niall and I are always debating what our favourite foods are and I have to say mine has to be Italian, I just LOVE it. Italian cooking is very difficult to pin down though – almost every city and town has its specialties, and there are regional trends too. The end result is a huge..
Categories: Restaurant Reviews
Wine Review: Monte da Peceguina 2008
Posted: 10 September '09 by Niall
Another Portuguese wine – but this time it’s a hearty, full-bodied power-house of a red.. Monte da Peceguina, 2008. The Details The Wine: Monte da Peceguina 2008 Producer: Malhadinha Nova Region: Alentejo Grape: Aragones, Alicante, Cabernet Alcohol: 14% Cost: £14.50 Tasting Notes The Monte da Peceguina is a brooding crimson red in colour, with powerful..
Categories: Wine Reviews
Wine Review: Muralhas de Moncao 2008
Posted: 10 September '09 by Niall
During our holiday in Portugal we came across the Muralhas de Moncao 2008 and “Vinho Verde”, both of which were new to us. We thought you might like a quick review.. The Details The Wine: Muralhas de Moncao 2008 Producer: Adega Cooperative Regional de Monção Region: Minho, Portugal Grape: Alvarelhao, Pedral and Vinhao Alcohol: 11%..
Categories: Wine Reviews
Celebrate the Pizza: Pizza Fest 2009
Posted: 10 September '09 by Niall
Pizzafest is running from the 10th to the 21st of September 2009 in Naples, birth-place of Italian pizza, in celebration of one of the World’s most popular foods. Traditionally, there are only two types of pizza – the Marinara and the Margherita. The oldest is the Marinara, which is a simple pizza made only the..
Categories: Things to do
